Arctic Cat Y-12 2008 Manual page 20

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3. Install the wheel hub, washer, and castle nut.
Tighten the castle nut to specifications (see Sec-
tion 10); then install a new cotter pin.
4. Install the wheel. Tighten to specifications (see
Section 10).
5. Repeat this procedure for the other side; then
adjust the brake (see Adjusting Front Wheel
Brake in this sub-section).
6. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Installing Rear Brake Pads
1. Place the inner pad spring clip into position and
install the inner brake pad; then install the outer
pad onto the holder pins.
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2. Place the assembled caliper into position on the
disc; then secure with the two cap screws.
Tighten to specifications (see Section 10).
NOTE: Always compress the hydraulic brake lever
several times to check that the brakes are firm. If
the brakes are not firm, bleeding the system will be
necessary (see BLEEDING in this sub-section).
BLEEDING
To bleed the brake system, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover and fill
the reservoir with DOT 4 Brake Fluid.
2. Install and secure the cover.
3. Remove the protective cap from the bleed screw
and connect one end of a clear hose to the bleed
screw and direct the other end into a suitable
container.
4. Slowly compress the brake lever several times;
then while holding slight pressure on the brake
lever, open the bleed screw and watch for air
bubbles in the hose. Close the bleed screw
before releasing the brake lever. Repeat this pro-
cedure until no air bubbles are present.
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