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BRAKES
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9923983 - 2012-2013 RZR 170 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
FRONT BRAKE PADS
Front Pad Removal
1.
Elevate and support front of vehicle.
2.
Remove front wheel.
3.
Loosen one of two brake pad guide pins (A) on caliper
one full turn.
4.
Remove caliper mounting bolts slide caliper off disc.
NOTE: When removing caliper, use care not to
damage brake line. Support caliper to avoid kinking
or bending brake line.
5.
Slowly push caliper piston into caliper bore, using a
C-clamp or locking pliers with pads installed.
NOTE:
Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into caliper.
Remove excess fluid from reservoir as required.
6.
Remove brake pad guide pin loosened in Step 3.
7.
Push mounting bracket (B) inward (toward piston side
of caliper).
8.
Slide stationary pad out (away from bracket) and off
the threaded post, then rotate pad until it can be
removed from remaining guide pin (C).
9.
Remove inner pad.
10. Inspect caliper piston seals for leakage. Replace
caliper assembly if leaking.
Pad Inspection
1.
Measure thickness of each pad. Replace pads as a
set if either is worn beyond the service limit.
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it
does not tip or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
A
Front Brake Pad Thickness
.300” ± .007” (7.6 mm ± .178 mm)
Service Limit: .180” (4.6 mm)
B
C
Measure
Thickness