Troubleshooting; Brakes Squeal / Poor Brake Performance; Pedal Vibration; Caliper Overheats (Brakes Drag) - Polaris 2014 RZR XP 1000 Service Manual

6. Install wheel hub assembly, washers, and castle nut.
Torque castle nut to specification and install a new
cotter pin.
Rear Wheel Hub Castle Nut:
110 ft-lbs (149 Nm)
7. Install rear caliper (see REAR CALIPER SERVICE,
page 9.30). Bleed the brake system. (See BRAKE
BLEEDING / FLUID CHANGE, page 9.9.
8. Field test unit for proper braking action before putting
into service. Inspect for fluid leaks and firm brakes.
Make sure brakes do not drag when pedal is
released. If the brakes drag, re-check assembly and
installation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Brakes Squeal / Poor Brake Performance

• Air in system
• Water in system (brake fluid contaminated)
• Caliper or disc misaligned
• Caliper dirty or damaged
• Brake line damaged or lining ruptured
• Worn disc and/or friction pads
• Incorrectly adjusted stationary pad
• Worn or damaged master cylinder or components
• Damaged break pad noise insulator
• Brake pads dragging
• Brake caliper dragging

Pedal Vibration

• Disc damaged
• Disc worn (runout or thickness variance exceeds
service limit)

Caliper Overheats (Brakes Drag)

• Compensating port plugged
• Pad clearance set incorrectly
• Parking brake lever incorrectly adjusted (INT'L
Model)
• Brake pedal binding or unable to return fully
• Parking brake left on (INT'L Model)
• Residue build up under caliper seals
• Operator riding brakes

Brakes Lock

• Alignment of caliper to disc
• Caliper pistons sticking
• Improper assembly of brake system components
BRAKES
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9.35