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8. Position the outer brake pad into the

caliper; then install the hair-pin clip

into the caliper assembly.

9. Repeat steps 5-8 for the inner pad; then

secure the pad with the hairpin clip.

10. Remove the reservoir cover and

remove the remaining fluid; then fill

the reservoir with fresh fluid and

install the cover.

11. Pump the brake lever to ensure cor-

rect positioning of the brake pads

and proper brake lever travel (see

Checking Brake Lever Travel sub-

section); then release.

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NOTE: If brake lever travel is not

within specification, bleed the brake
system (see Bleeding Brake System
sub-section).

12. Remove the reservoir cover and fill

the reservoir (if necessary) to the

proper level with fresh brake fluid;

then install the cover.

13. Secure the brake shield, the driven

pulley (tightened to 20 ft-lb), and the

rear belt guard; then close and

secure the left-side access panel.

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NOTE: When new brake pads are

installed, a “burnishing” process is
required (see Burnishing Brake Pads
sub-section).

Burnishing Brake Pads

After changing brake pads, the new brake

pads must be burnished to achieve full

braking effectiveness. Braking distance

will be extended until brake pads are

properly burnished.
To properly burnish the brakes, use fol-

lowing procedure:

1. Choose an area sufficiently large to

safely accelerate to 30-40 mph and

to brake to a stop.



NOTE: This procdure can also be

accomplished using a shielded jack
stand.

2. Accelerate to 30-40 mph; then com-

press brake lever to decelerate to a stop.



NOTE: Lightly apply the brake lever

to come to an easy stop; do not over-
apply brakes or “lock up” the track.

3. Repeat procedure 10-15 times allow-

ing some cooling between stops.



NOTE: Do not repeat too soon or

too aggressively as to get the brake
disc “red hot.”



NOTE: This procedure stabilizes

the pad material and extends the life
of the pads.

Drive Belt

The drive belt transfers power from the

drive clutch to the driven pulley. If the

belt is worn, cracked, or stretched, maxi-

mum power will not be transmitted and

the belt could also fail and therefore must

be replaced. Periodic checks (at least

once a month under normal usage) of two

drive belt specifications are essential.

1. Measure the outside circumference

of the drive belt. The belt should be

within the recommended range in

circumference (see appropriate spec-

ifications sheet).

2. Measure the outside width of the

drive belt. The belt should be within

the recommended range in width.

3. Check the belt for cracking, fraying, etc.

If any of the specifications or conditions

are unsatisfactory, replace the drive belt.



NOTE: Drive belts should be pur-

chased from an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer, as Arctic Cat
drive belts are made to exact specifi-
cations and of quality material. Belts
made by other manufacturers may
not be of the same specifications or
quality and, therefore, usage could
result in poor performance and pre-
mature belt failure.



NOTE: Before starting the snow-

mobile in extremely cold tempera-
tures, the drive belt should be
removed and warmed up to room
temperature. Once the drive belt is at
room temperature, install the drive
belt.

! WARNING

Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a sud-
den stop will be required until the
brake pads are properly burnished.