Installation - Polaris Hawkeye Repair Manual

BODY AND STEERING

Installation

NOTE: When replacing the brake master cylinder
assembly or master cylinder parts, use the correct
parts. There are different brake master cylinders for
the different Polaris ATV models. Refer to your
parts manual or guide for the correct parts. Some
master cylinders are not serviceable and are
replaced as an assembly.
1. Install master cylinder on handlebars. Torque mounting
bolts to 70 in. lbs. (7.9 Nm). Torque the inside bolt first
as indicated in the illustration to the right.
7 in.lbs. (.79 Nm)
NOTE: To speed up the brake bleeding procedure,
the master cylinder can be purged of air before
brake line is attached. Fill with DOT 3 or DOT 4
Brake Fluid and pump lever slowly two to three
times with finger over the outlet end to purge master
cylinder of air.
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Torque Bolt First
70 in.lbs. (7.9 Nm)
2. Place NEW sealing washers on each side of banjo line and
torque banjo bolt to specification.
Torque to specification (15 ft.lbs.)
Banjo Bolt
Brake Line
3. Fill reservoir with DOT3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
4. Follow bleeding procedures. Check all connections for
leaks and repair if necessary.
Sealing Washer