Brake Burnishing Procedure - Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Service Manual

4. Slowly pump the brake pedal until pressure has been
built up. Maintain at least 1/2, (12.7 mm) of brake fluid
in the reservoir to prevent air from entering the brake
system.
5. Install the ad justment se t screw and turn clockw ise
until st ationary pa d co ntacts disc, then b ack off 1/2
turn (counterclockwise).
6. Verify fluid level in reservoir is up to MAX line inside
reservoir and install reservoir cap.
Master Cylinder Fluid
Up to MAX line inside reservoir
7. Install wheel and torque wheel nuts to specification.
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 30 ft. lbs. + 90° (1/4 turn)
1/2 Turn
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Brake Burnishing Procedure

It is required tha t a bu rnishing p rocedure b e pe rformed
after installation of new brake pads to extend service life
and reduce noise.
Start mach ine an d slowly increase sp eed to 30 mp h.
Gradually apply brakes to stop machine. Allow pads and
disc to cool suf ficiently dur ing the p rocedure. Do n ot
allow pads or disc to become hot or warping may result.
Repeat th is p rocedure 1 0 time s. Do not make more
than 3 stops per 1 mile (1.6 km).
BRAKES
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