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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Sportsman Rear Master Cylinder Removal /
Installation
1. Remove the RH footwell to gain access to the rear
master cylinder.
2. Remove the rear brake lines from the master cylinder.
Use
a suitable container to catch the brake fluid.
Dispose of brake fluid properly.
3. Remove the two bolts that secure the rear master
cylin
der to the brake mount plate. Replace parts as
needed.
4. To install the rear brake master cylinder, mount the
m
aster cylinder to the mount plate and torque bolts to
specification.
5. Reinstall the brake line and torque the banjo bolt to
sp
ecification depending on the style of fitting.
6. Perform brake bleeding procedures as outlined in this
ch
apter.
Master Cylinder to Frame Bolt Torque:
8 ft.lbs. (11 Nm)
Banjo Bolt Torque:
15 ft.lbs. (21 Nm)
Flare Stye Brake Line Torque:
12-15 ft.lbs. (16-20 Nm)
15 ft.lbs.
(21 Nm)
A. Brake Reservoir
B. Rear Foot Brake Line
C. Rear Master Cylinder
D. Master Cylinder Bolts
E. Bushing
F. Washer
G. Cotter Pin
H. Foot Pedal
I. Mount Plate Bolts
J. Mount Plate
K. Spring
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B
C
D
E
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