Maintenance and lubrication, Brakes – Polaris Series 11 Polaris Ranger 4x4 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Brakes

Brake Inspection

5. Check the brake system for fluid

leaks.

6. Check the brake pedal for excessive

travel or a spongy feel.

7. Check the friction pads for wear,

damage and looseness.

8. Inspect the brake disc spline and

pad wear surface for excessive

wear.

9. Change pads when worn to 3/64″

(.1 cm), about the thickness of a

dime.

Parking Brake Inspection

1. Slowly push the parking brake

down with your foot.

2. After 8 to 12 clicks of lever

travel, check the vehicle for

movement. The vehicle should

not roll while parked. If the

vehicle moves, adjustment is

necessary

Parking Brake Adjustment

1. Place the vehicle in neutral on a

flat level surface.

2. Carefully lift the rear of the vehicle off the ground and stabilize on

jack stands.

3. Loosen the locknut on the rear caliper adjustment bolt.

4. Tighten the adjustment bolt until the rear tire will not rotate.

5. Back the adjustment bolt out 1/4 turn.

6. Tighten the jam nut while holding the adjustment nut in place.

7. Repeat this procedure on the other rear tire.

3/64″ (.1 cm)

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