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9923523 - RANGER RZR 570 Service Manual
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Brake Fluid Inspection
Always check the brake pedal travel and inspect the brake
fluid reservoir level before each operation. If the fluid level
is low, add DOT 4 brake fluid only.
Brake fluid should be changed every two years. The fluid
sho
uld also be chan ged anytime th e fluid becomes
contaminated, the fluid level is below the minimum level,
or if th e type and br and of th e flu id in the reservoir is
unknown.
The brake fluid master cylinder re
servoir can be accessed
through the left front wheel well.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK (P).
3. View the brake fluid level in the reservoir. The level
sho
uld be between the MAX and MIN level lines.
4. If the fluid level is lower than
the MIN level line, add
brake fluid until it reaches the MAX level line.
5. Install th e re servoir ca p and
apply the br ake pe dal
forcefully fo r a fe w se conds a nd ch eck for fluid
leakage ar ound the master cylind er fittings an d the
brake caliper fittings.
Brake Pad / Disc Inspection
1. Check the br ake pa ds for wear, dam age, or
looseness.
2. Inspect th e br ake p ad we ar su rface for e xcessive
wear.
3. Pads should be changed when the
friction material is
worn to .040” (1 mm).
4. Check surface condition of the brake discs.
5. Measure the th ickness o f the front an d re ar bra ke
disc
s.
6. The disc(s) should be replaced if thickness is less than
.170” (4.32 mm).
Brake Hose and Fitting Inspection
Check b rake system hoses and fitting s for cracks,
deterioration, ab rasion, an d leaks. Tighten an y loo se
fittings and replace any worn or damaged parts.
Master Cylinder
Maximum
Minimum
Measure Pad Material
Service Limit:
.040" (1 mm)
Thickness
Measure Brake Disc Thickness
Service Limit:
.170" (4.32 mm)
Front
Disc
Rear
Disc