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BRAKES
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
FRONT CALIPER
Removal
1. Loosen and remove brake line to caliper. Place a
container under caliper to catch fluid draining from
brake line.
2. Push upper pad retainer pin inward and slip brake
p
ads past edge. Loosen pad adjuster.
3. Remove mounting bracket, pin assembly and dust
bo
ot.
4. Remove piston, dust seals and piston seals.
5. Clean the caliper body, piston, and retaining bracket
with br
ake cleaner or alcohol.
NOTE: Be sure to clean seal grooves in caliper
body
.
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it does not
tip or fall. Severe injury may occur.