Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual page 15

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NOTE: During the bleeding procedure, watch the
reservoir very closely to make sure there is always a
sufficient amount of brake fluid. If the fluid level gets
low in the reservoir, refill the reservoir before the
bleeding procedure is continued.
D. Repeat step C until the brake pedal is firm.
E. At this point, perform step B, C, and D on the left
rear bleed screw; then move to the right front bleed
screw and follow the same procedure. Finish with
the left front bleed screw.
4. Carefully check the entire hydraulic brake system to
ensure all hose connections are tight, the bleed
screws are tight, the protective caps are installed, and
no leakage is present.
CAUTION
This hydraulic brake system is designed to use DOT 4
brake fluid only. If brake fluid must be added, care must
be taken as brake fluid is very corrosive to painted sur-
faces.
INSPECTING HOSES
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or
other damage. If found, the brake hoses must be replaced.
CHECKING/REPLACING PADS
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is
adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The only
maintenance that is required is replacement of the brake
pads when they show excessive wear. Check the thick-
ness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove a wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
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3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
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NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set.
4. To replace the rear brake pads, use the following pro-
cedure.
A. Remove the cap screws securing the caliper holder to
the knuckle; then remove the pads from the caliper.
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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. To replace the front brake pads, use the following
procedure.
A. Remove the E-clips from the inboard end of the cali-
per anchor bolts; then remove the anchor bolts from
the knuckle.
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B. Remove the caliper and pads from the vehicle.