BRAKES
MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION
NOTE: To speed up the brake bleeding procedure the master cylinder can be purged of air before the brake line
is installed. Fill reservoir with DOT3 brake fluid and pump lever slowly two to three times with finger over the outlet
end.
1. Install master cylinder on brake line hand tight.
2. Install master cylinder on handlebars. Tighten outer
pinch bolt first. Torque mounting bolts to 55 in. lbs. (6
Nm).
3. Using a line wrench, tighten brake line an additional
1/2 turn.
Master Cylinder Mounting Bolt
Torque 55 in. lbs. (6 Nm)
4. Fill reservoir with DOT 3 fluid.
5. Follow bleeding procedure on pages 9.6-9.7. Check
all connections for leaks and repair if necessary.
Polaris DOT 3 Brake Fluid
PN 2870990
9.12