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9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
FRONT BRAKE PADS
Pad Removal
1. Elevate and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheel.
3. Loosen the pad adjuster screw 2-3 turns.
4. Remove the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts
and remove the caliper from the front hub.
NOTE: When removing caliper, use care not to
damage brake line. Support caliper to avoid kinking
or bending brake line.
5. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly using a
C-clamp or locking pliers with pads installed.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into caliper.
Remove excess fluid from reservoir as required.
6. Push the mounting bracket inward and slip the outer
brake pad out between the bracket and caliper body.
7. Remove the inner pad from the bracket and caliper.
Pad Inspection
1. Measure the thickness of the pad material. Replace
pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it
does not tip or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
Front Brake Pad Thickness:
.297 ± .007" (7.5 ± .178 mm)
Service Limit: .180" (4.6 mm)