Arctic Cat 2013 Prowler XT Service Manual page 23

ADJUSTING
1. Remove the seats and center console.
2. With the parking brake lever released, loosen the
adjuster nut (A); then turn the jam nut (B) clockwise
several turns.
3. Turn the adjuster nut clockwise to remove cable slack.
4. Check for proper adjustment by applying the parking
brake and attempting to move the vehicle. The vehi-
cle should not move.
5. If adjustment is correct, tighten the adjuster nut
securely. On the XTZ if further adjustment is required,
repeat steps 2-4. On the XT, proceed to step 6.
6. Release parking brake lever to fully-off position;
then loosen the nut (B) and turn nut (A) clockwise
several turns.
7. Check for proper adjustment by applying the parking
brake and attempting to move the vehicle. The vehi-
cle should not move.
8. If adjustment is correct, tighten the nut (B) securely.
 NOTE: If the parking brake cannot be "set-up" suffi-
ciently to hold the rear axle, new brake pads must be
installed (proceed to appropriate Replacing Brake
Pads in this sub-section).
CAUTION
If after adjusting the parking brake cable the parking brake
will not hold the vehicle, the brake pads must be replaced.
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MEASURING/REPLACING BRAKE
PADS (XT)
Removing
1. Remove the parking brake cable (see Adjusting in
this sub-section).
2. Lift the cargo box; then disconnect the lower lift sup-
port and allow the cargo box to tilt all the way back.
Account for the washer.
PR682A
3. Remove the two cap screws securing the brake cali-
per to the rear drive housing and remove the caliper.
4. Remove the anti-rattle springs; then push in on the
caliper holder and remove the outer brake pad.
Remove the inner pad.
Inspecting and Measuring
PR097B
1. Inspect the pads for gouges, chips, or wear.
2. Inspect the disc for gouges, grooves, cracks, and
warpage.
3. Using a calipers, measure the thickness of each brake
pad.
4. If the thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0
mm (0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
 NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set.
Installing
1. Place the brake pads into the caliper holder; then
install the anti-rattle springs.
 NOTE: The metal backing of the pad will be facing
the actuator when installed properly.
PR473A
PR466A