BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 442

GENERAL
WARNING
Always check brake system operation after
removing or servicing a brake component.
NOTICE
Avoid spilling brake fluid on plastic,
rubber or painted parts. Protect these parts
with a rag when servicing brake system.
Sealing washers must be discarded and replaced
with new ones every time a Banjo bolt is un-
screwed.
Always clean the area around a brake component
before servicing.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A disc brake system with twin-piston sliding
calipers is used.
Disc Brake Configurations
NUMBER OF DISC BRAKES
FRONT
2
Brake Controls and Circuit
Configurations
LH BRAKE LEVER
Controls front and
rear brakes
INSPECTION
BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE
VALIDATION
Required Tools
Use an appropriate compression force gauge such
as MARK-10 EG-200 and a ruler.
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REAR
2
BRAKE PEDAL
Controls rear brakes
Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 06 (BRAKES)
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TYPICAL
Brake Lever Verification
NOTE: Do not pump up the brakes repeatedly be-
fore doing the validation.
1. Position force gauge perpendicularly on brake
lever edge.
2. Position a ruler perpendicularly to handlebar
grip.
3. Push brake lever at distance A from handlebar
grip using force gauge.
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A. Distance from handlebar (refer to table)
4. Read load recorded by the force gauge.
5. Load reading must be as per the following table.
BRAKE LEVER VERIFICATION
DISTANCE
LEVER
LH side lever 25 mm (1 in)
6. If load reading is not in accordance with the
specification:
6.1 Perform a brake system inspection and
cleaning.
6.2 Bleed brake system.
MINIMUM
A LOAD
160 N (36 lbf)
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