9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
9.9
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT / BRAKE
BLEEDING
NOTE
When bleeding the brakes or replacing the fluid always
start with the furthest caliper from the master cylinder.
This procedure should be used to change fluid or bleed
brakes during regular maintenance.
CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses.
CAUTION
Brake fluid will damage finished surfaces.
Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with finished
surfaces.
1. Locate master cylinder reservoir
q
in the front left-
hand
wheel
well
area.
Clean
reservoir
cover
thoroughly.
2. Remove cover from reservoir.
3. If changing fluid, remove old fluid from reservoir with
a Mity Vac™ pump or similar tool.
Mity Vac™ (
2870975
)
4. Add brake fluid to the indicated MAX level of
reservoir.
Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid P/N:
2872189
5. Begin bleeding procedure with caliper furthest from
master cylinder.
6. Install a box-end wrench on caliper bleeder screw.
7. Attach a tight-fitting, clear hose to the bleeder fitting.
8. Place a small amount of fresh brake fluid into a small,
clear container and place the other end of bleeder
hose into the container.
9. Have an assistant slowly pump the brake pedal until
pressure builds and then hold.
10. Quickly open and close the bleed screw while holding
pressure on the brake pedal.
NOTE
Do not release brake pedal before bleeder screw is
tight or air may be drawn into master cylinder.