Widetrak Brake Caliper; Removal; Assembly; Installation - Polaris 2007 Two Stroke Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE/BRAKES

WIDETRAK BRAKE CALIPER

Removal

1. Remove brake cable.
2. Remove retaining bolts, making note of location of hex
head bolt (with flat washer) and recessed Allen bolt.
NOTE: Before performing next step, note position of
two spring clips.
3. Remove upper guide bushing and pads. Remove lower
guide bushing. Inspect pads and replace if worn beyond
service limit.
4. With actuating arm facing up, carefully remove tension
from the return spring.
5. Remove the arm using care not to lose the balls, ball spacer,
or lifter ramp.
6. Inspect balls, ball spacer, lifter ramp and caliper housing for
galling or wear. Replace if necessary.
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Assembly

1. Apply a light film of grease to balls and ball spacer. Install
in caliper housing.
2. Install lifter ramp.
NOTE: Ramp may be installed in any position.
3. Install spring and arm with arm located in 2:00 position.
4. Install lower guide bushing and both spring clips. Place
pads against lower bushing spring clip and tip into position.
5. Install upper guide bushing.

Installation

1. Install hex head bolt with washer in top guide bushing.
Install Allen head bolt in recessed bushing.
2. Reinstall brake actuating cable and adjust as needed.
Tighten cable lock nuts securely.
2:00
Position