Brakes Inspection/Adjustment; Parking Brake Adjustment - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Brakes
Brake Inspection
5. Check the brake system for fluid
leaks.
6. Check the brake pedal for excessive
travel or a spongy feel.
7. Check the friction pads for wear,
damage and looseness.
8. Inspect the brake disc spline and
pad wear surface for excessive
wear.
9. Change pads when worn to 3/64"
(.1 cm), about the thickness of a
dime.
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. Place the vehicle in neutral on a
flat level surface.
2. Carefully lift the rear of the vehicle off the ground and stabilize on
jack stands.
3. Loosen the locknut on the rear caliper adjustment bolt.
4. Tighten the adjustment bolt until the rear tire will not rotate.
5. Back the adjustment bolt out 1/4 turn.
6. Tighten the jam nut while holding the adjustment nut in place.
7. Repeat this procedure on the other rear tire.
3/64" (.1 cm)
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