Brake Pads; Removal - Polaris Hawkeye Repair Manual

BRAKE PADS

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts. Elevate and support front of
machine and remove the tire(s).
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it does not tip
or fall. Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
2. Remove caliper from mounting bracket.
3. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly using a C-
clamp or locking pliers with pads installed.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into caliper.
Remove excess fluid from reservoir as required.
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4.
5.
Push mounting bracket inward and slip outer brake pad
past edge. Remove inner pad.
Measure the thickness of the pad material. Replace pads if
worn beyond the service limit.
Measure Pad
Front Brake Pad Thickness
New : .275"/ 7 mm
Service Limit: .155" / 3.9 mm
BRAKES
6.11