Front Pad Assembly - Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual

BRAKES

FRONT PAD ASSEMBLY

1. Install pads with friction material facing each
other. Install the slide bolts through the brake
pads and tighten the slide bolts hand tight. Be
sure pads and disc are free of dirt or grease.
2. Install caliper on the steering knuckle, and torque
mounting bolts. (If previously removed.)
18 ft.lbs.
(25 Nm)
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts
Torque: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
3. Use an Allen wrench or socket to torque the front
caliper slide bolts to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
Front Caliper Slide Bolts
Torque: 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm)
6.10
33 ft.lbs.
(45 Nm)
4. Slowly pump the brake lever 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. Be sure fluid level in reservoir is between MIN and
MAX lines and install reservoir cap.
Master Cylinder Fluid
Between MIN and MAX lines
6. Install wheels and torque wheel nuts.
Front Wheel Nut Torque
20 ft. lbs. (28 Nm)
7. BRAKE BURNISHING:
that a burnishing procedure be performed
after installation of new brake pads to extend
service life and reduce noise. Start machine
and slowly increase speed to 30 mph.
Gradually apply brakes to stop machine.
Repeat this procedure 10 times, allowing
brakes to cool sufficiently after each run.
It is recommended