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INSPECTING HOSES
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks
or other damage. If found, the brake hoses must be
replaced.
CHECKING/REPLACING PADS
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs
is adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The
only maintenance that is required is replacement of the
brake pads when they show excessive wear. Check the
thickness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
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NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set.
4. To replace the brake pads, use the following proce-
dure.
A. Remove the wheel.
B. Remove the cap screws securing the caliper
holder to the knuckle; then remove the pads.
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C. Install the new brake pads.
D. Secure the caliper to the knuckle and/or axle
housing with the cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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E. Install the wheel. Tighten to 45 ft-lb.
5. Burnish the brake pads (see Burnishing Brake
Pads in this section).
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads (both hydraulic and auxiliary) must be bur-
nished to achieve full braking effectiveness. Braking
distance will be extended until brake pads are properly
burnished. To properly burnish the brake pads, use the
following procedure.
1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate
the ATV to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever or
apply the auxiliary brake to decelerate to 0-5 mph.
3. Repeat procedure on each brake system five times
until brake pads are burnished.
4. Adjust the auxiliary brake (if necessary).
5. Verify that the brakelight illuminates when the
hand lever is compressed or the brake pedal is
depressed.
Coolant
When filling the cooling system, use a coolant/water
mixture which will satisfy the coldest anticipated
weather conditions of the area in accordance with the
coolant manufacturer’s recommendations. While the
cooling system is being filled, air may become trapped;
therefore, elevate the rear of the ATV 30-40 cm (12-16
in.) to allow air to bleed from the filler neck. Run the
engine for several minutes; then shut off the engine and
fill with coolant to the top of the filler neck.
CAUTION
This hydraulic brake system is designed to use DOT
4 brake fluid only. If brake fluid must be added, care
must be taken as brake fluid is very corrosive to
painted surfaces.
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could
lead to premature brake pad wear or brake loss.
Brake loss can result in severe injury.
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