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cause brake failure. Do not intermix differ-
ent brands or types as they may not be com-
patible. Do not intermix a silicone based
(DOT brake fluid
5)
component damage leading to brake system
failure.
3. Slowly apply the brake lever several times. Hold the
lever in the applied position and open the bleeder valves
ver reaches this limit, tighten the bleeder screws. As the
brake fluid enters the system, the level will drop in the
master cylinder reservoir. Maintain the level at about
prevent air from being drawn into the system.
4. Continue to pump the lever and fill the reservoir until
the fluid emerging from the hose is completely free of air
bubbles. If replacing the fluid, continue until the fluid
emerging from the hose is clean.
5. Hold the lever in the applied position and tighten the
bleeder valves. Remove the bleeder tubes.
6. If necessary, add fluid to correct the level in the master
cylinder reservoir. It must be above the level line.
7. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
8. Test the feel of the brake lever. It should feel firm and
offer the same resistance each time it is operated. If it feels
Caliper bolts
Brake hose union bolt
Master cylinder brake
hose fitting
Master cylinder brake
hose fitting jam nut
Parking brake jam nut
and flangenut
Hydraulic brake pad wear limit
Parking brake pad wear limit
Brake disc wear limit
as it can cause brake
Table 1 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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23
30
14
10
spongy, bleed it again because it is likely that air is still in
the system. After bleeding all air from the system and
making sure the brake fluid level is correct in the reser-
voir, double-check for leaks and tighten all fittings and
connections.
Before operating the snowmobile, make cer-
tain that the brake is working correctly by
operating the lever several times. Then per-
form a slow test ride to make sure the brake
i s working correctly.
35
17
22
11
4.2 mm (0.17 In.)
6.0 rnm (0.24 in.)
9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
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