Brake Inspection; Parking Brake Inspection; Parking Brake Adjustment - Polaris 500 2X4 User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Brakes

Brake Inspection

1. Check the brake system for fluid
leaks.
2. Check the brake pedal for excessive
travel or a spongy feel.
3. Check the friction pads for wear,
damage and looseness.
4. Inspect the brake disc spline and
pad wear surface for excessive
wear.
5. Change pads when worn to 3/64"
(.1 cm).

Parking Brake Inspection

1. Slowly push the parking brake
down with your foot.
2. After 8 to 12 clicks of lever
travel, check the vehicle for
movement. The vehicle should
not roll while parked. If the
vehicle moves, adjustment is
necessary

Parking Brake Adjustment

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in neutral.
3. Loosen or tighten the nuts on each
end of the parking brake cable as
needed.
3/64" (.1 cm)
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