MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Brake Inspection

Frequently inspect

 

 

 

 

the brake lever

 

 

reserve. Firmly

 

 

depress the brake

A

lever and measure

 

 

the clearance

 

 

between the lever

 

 

and handlebar grip.

 

 

 

 

This distance,

 

 

called brake lever

 

 

 

 

reserve (A), should be no less than 1/2(1.3 cm).

Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thinner than the backing plate (approximately 1/16). A kit is available for replacing brake pads. See your dealer.

WARNING

Properly functioning brakes are vital to your safety. Be sure the brake pads do not drag on disc and that brake lever travel is not excessive.

Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thinner than the backing plate (approximately 1/16″).

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Polaris 2002 manual Hydraulic Brake Inspection