Brake System Maintenance; Brake System Inspection - Polaris 850 PRO-RMK 155 2020 Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Inspect brake lever travel before each use of the

Squeeze the brake lever. It should move no closer to the

hand grip than .5" (1.3 cm)

indicates low brake fluid level or air in the hydraulic

BRAKE LEVER FEEL

If the brake lever feels "spongy" when squeezed, check

the brake fluid level and condition.

Continued use of "spongy" brakes may cause a

complete loss of brakes, which could result in serious

injury or death. Always have the brakes serviced at the

first sign of spongiest.

. A smaller distance

CALIPER / PAD COMPONENTS

Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad

material becomes thinner than the backing plate

(approximately 1/16 inch or 1.5 mm). A kit is available for

replacing brake pads.

Brake failure during operation can result in serious

injury or death. Properly functioning brakes are vital to

your safety. Be sure the brake pads do not drag on the

disc and that brake lever travel is not excessive. Always

replace brake pads when the brake pad material

becomes thinner than the backing plate (approximately

Brake Caliper

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1/16 inch or 1.5 mm).

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