Burnishing Brake Pads; Checking/Replacing V-Belt - Arctic Cat ROV 2013 Service Manual

3. If 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.
4. To replace the brake pads, use the following proce-
dure.
A. Remove the cap screws securing the caliper
holder to the knuckle; then remove the pads from
the caliper.
B. Install the new brake pads.
C. Secure the caliper holder to the knuckle with new
patch-lock cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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5. Install the wheel. Tighten in 20 ft-lb increments to 80
ft-lb.
6. Burnish the brake pads (see Burnishing Brake Pads
in this section).
BRAKE DISC
Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the brake
disc in the contact surface. If thickness is 0.125 in. or
less, the disc must be replaced. To replace the brake disc,
see the Drive System section – Hub.

Burnishing Brake Pads

Brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking
effectiveness. Braking distance will be extended until
brake pads are properly burnished. To properly burnish
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the brake pads, use the following procedure.
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could lead to
premature brake pad wear or brake loss. Brake loss can
result in severe injury.
1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate the
vehicle to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then depress the brake pedal
to decelerate to 0-5 mph.
3. Repeat procedure 20 times until brake pads are bur-
nished.
Checking/Replacing V-
REMOVING
1. Remove the seat, seat back, and seat base.
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2. Remove the cap screws securing the V-belt cover
noting the location of the different-lengthed cap
screws for installing purposes; then using a rubber
mallet, gently tap on the cover tabs to loosen the
cover. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the nut securing the movable drive face;
then remove the face. Account for the flat washer
and spacer.
NOTE: Keep the drive face plate in contact with
the drive face when removing or installing the
drive face to prevent the rollers from falling out.
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