Pad Inspection; Pad Assembly / Installation - Polaris ACE 900 2017 Service Manual

PAD INSPECTION

1. Check the brakes pads for wear, damage, or
looseness.
2. Measure the thickness of the pad material. Replace
pads if worn beyond the service limit.
MEASUREMENT
Rear Brake Pad Thickness
New: .298 ± .007" (7.57 ± .178 mm)
Service Limit: .030" (0.762 mm)

PAD ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION

1. Lubricate mounting bracket pins
silicone grease and install rubber dust boots
2. Compress mounting bracket and make sure dust
boots are fully seated. Install pads with friction
material facing each other.
CAUTION
If brake pads are contaminated with grease, oil, or
liquid soaked do not use the pads.
Use only new clean pads.
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3. Install caliper and torque the new mounting bolts to
specification.
4. Slowly pump the brake pedal 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. Install the adjustment set screw and turn clockwise
until the stationary pad contacts the disc, then back
off 1/2 turn.
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6. Verify fluid level in reservoir is up to the MAX line
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inside reservoir and install reservoir cap.
7. Install wheel and torque wheel nuts to specification.
BRAKE SYSTEM
TORQUE
Rear Caliper Mount Bolt:
40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
Master Cylinder Fluid:
Up to MAX line inside reservoir
TORQUE
Aluminum Wheels:
30 ft-lbs + 90° (41 Nm)
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