Brake Inspection - Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

MAINTENANCE
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 mm).
Park Brake Inspection
1. Slowly push the park brake
pedal down with your foot.
2. After 8 to 12 clicks of pedal
travel, check the vehicle for
movement. The vehicle
should not roll while parked.
If the vehicle moves, adjust
the park brake.
Park Brake Adjustment
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Shift the transmission to neutral.
3. Loosen or tighten the nuts on the pedal end of the park brake cable
as needed.
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3/64" (1mm)
Park Brake
Pedal