Front Pad Removal - Polaris Trail Blazer Service Manual

Front Pad Removal

1. Elevate and support front of machine.
CAUTION:
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it does not tip or
fall. Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
2. Remove the front wheel. Loosen pad adjuster
screw 2-3 turns.
3. Remove caliper from mounting bracket.
4. 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.
5. Push upper pad retainer pin inward and slip outer
brake pad past edge. Remove inner pad.
6. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Front Brake Pad Thickness
New .275"/7.0 mm
Service Limit .150" / 3.81 mm
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BRAKES
Front Pad Brake Service
Pad Retaining Pins
Measure
Thickness
4/99