Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 05 TRANSMISSION
Sub-Section 05 (BRAKE)
05-05-6
Assemble outer caliper. Install locking tab then
nuts. Torque nuts to 24 N•m (18 lbf•ft). Bend lock-
ing tab over a flat of each nut.
5,10, Brake Cable and Nut
Insert brake cable into upper hole in brake lever
and caliper. Install nut and tighten until a few
threads exceed.
WARNING : At least 3 threads must ex-
ceed the elastic stop nut.
24, Brake Lever Lock Nut
Hydraulic Brake Models
WARNING : Always install a new nut
when servicing.
Tighten nut to 3.0 N•m (27 lbf• in ). Check free
movement of brake lever.
Apply Loctite Black Max Gel (Loctite item no.
18398) over nut and on bolt threads.
ADJUSTMENT
Brake
Mechanical Brake Models
Fully depress brake handle several times to obtain
13 mm (1/2 in) between brake handle and handle-
bar grip when brake is fully applied.
A. 13 mm (1/2 in) approx.
Should this adjustment be unattainable, retighten
nut
no. 10 as needed.
Hydraulic Brake Models
Change brake fluid once a year.
Bleed brake system as follows :
Keep sufficient DOT 4 (DOT 3 for normal use)
brake fluid in reservoir at all times.
CAUTION : Use only DOT 4 brake fluid for
heavy duty or racing applications.
Install a hose on left side bleeder. Route this hose
to a container.
Pump a few times brake lever and while holding
brake lever depressed, open bleeder and check
for air to escape.
Repeat with the same bleeder until no air appears
in hose.
Proceed the same way with the right side bleeder.
1. Open bleeder
2. Clear hose to catch used brake fluid
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TITE
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