6.12
BODY AND STEERING
Installation
1. Lubricate mounting bracket pins and external slide pin O-
ring with a light film of Polaris Premium All Season
Grease (PN 2871423).
2. Compress mounting bracket. Install pads with friction
material facing each other.
3. Install caliper on hub strut, and torque mounting bolts.
4. Slowly pump the brake lever until pressure has been built
up. Maintain at least 1/2, (12.7 mm) of brake fluid in the
reservoir to prevent air from entering the brake system.
5. Verify fluid level in reservoir is up to MAX line inside
reservoir and install reservoir cap.
6. Install wheels and torque wheel nuts to specification.
NOTE: Front Wheel Nut Torque: Refer to Torque
Table at beginning of chapter.
FRONT CALIPER
Removal
1. Using a line wrench, loosen and remove brake line to
caliper. Place a container under caliper to catch fluid
WARNING
If the brake pads are contaminated with grease, oil, or
liquid soaked do not use the pads, use only new clean
pads.
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle
so that it does not tip or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
22 ft.lbs.
(30 Nm)