Arctic Cat 2016 90 Utility Service Manual page 12

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3. Turn both cable adjusters in 1/4 turn increments
(clockwise) until the wheels spin with a very slight
amount of drag.
4. Lower the ATV; then push it forward and compress
the brake lever.
5. If the front wheels lock evenly, adjustment is correct.
6. If the front wheels do not lock evenly, additional
adjustment is necessary.
7. Once proper adjustment is obtained, tighten the jam nuts.
Adjusting Parking Brake
NOTE: The parking brake lever must be in the off
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position when adjusting the parking brake cable.
1. Loosen the jam nut (A); then finger tighten the
adjuster bolt (B) until resistance is felt.
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2. Loosen the adjuster bolt (B) 1/8-1/4 turn.
3. While holding the adjuster bolt (B), tighten the jam
nut (A) securely.
NOTE: There should be no resistance on the brake
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disc from the brake pads after adjusting.
MEASURING/REPLACING BRAKE
SHOES/PADS
Removing Front Brake Shoes
1. Support the ATV on a support stand.
2. Remove both front wheels and account for the cap
screws.
3. Remove the cotter pins, castle nuts, and washers;
then remove the brake drums/wheel hubs.
4. Loosen the brake shoe return spring; then remove the
brake shoes.
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Removing Rear Brake Pads
1. Remove the two cap screws securing the brake caliper
to the axle housing; then lift the caliper off the disc.
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2. Depress the holder pins and disengage the outer pad;
then remove the inner pad.
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Inspecting and Measuring
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 any brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
NOTE: The brake pads and brake rotor should be
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replaced as a set.
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