Brake Fluid Replacement / Brake Bleeding - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT / BRAKE
BLEEDING
NOTICE
When bleeding the brakes or replacing the fluid always
start with the furthest caliper from the master cylinder.
This procedure should be used to change fluid or bleed
brakes during regular maintenance.
Always wear safety glasses.
Brake fluid will damage finished surfaces.
Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with finished
surfaces.
1. Locate master cylinder reservoir
hand wheel well area. Clean reservoir cover
thoroughly.
10.10
CAUTION
CAUTION
q
in the front left-
2. Remove cover from reservoir.
NOTICE
Inspect the bellows in the cap and reset to fully
collapsed if necessary. If any holes are found in the
bellows, replace the reservoir cap.
3. If changing fluid, remove old fluid from reservoir with
a Mity Vac™ pump or similar tool.
4. Add brake fluid to the indicated MAX level of
reservoir.
Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid P/N:
2872189
5. Begin bleeding procedure with caliper furthest from
master cylinder.
6. Install a box-end wrench on caliper bleeder screw.
7. Attach a tight-fitting, clear hose to the bleeder fitting.
Place the other end of bleeder hose into a clear
container.
8. Have an assistant slowly pump the brake pedal until
pressure builds and then hold.
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