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E. At this point, perform step B, C, and D on the
other FRONT bleeder screw; then move to the
REAR bleeder screw and follow the same pro-
cedure.
4. Carefully check the entire hydraulic brake system
that all hose connections are tight, the bleed
screws are tight, the protective caps are installed,
and no leakage is present.
CAUTION
Brake fluid that has been drained or bled from the
brake system must NEVER be re-used or severe brake
system corrosion and damage may occur. Always dis-
card used brake fluid in an appropriate manner.
CAUTION
This hydraulic brake system is designed to use DOT 4
brake fluid only. If brake fluid must be added, care
must be taken as brake fluid is very corrosive to
painted surfaces.
INSPECTING HOSES
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks
or other damage. If found, the brake hoses must be
replaced.
CHECKING/REPLACING PADS
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs
is adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The
only maintenance that is required is replacement of the
brake pads when they show excessive wear. Check the
thickness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a
set.
4. To replace the brake pads, use the following proce-
dure.
A. Remove the cap screws securing the caliper
holder to the knuckle; then remove the pads.
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B. Install the new brake pads.
C. Secure the caliper to the knuckle and/or axle
housing with the cap screws. Tighten to 20
ft-lb.
5. Install the wheel. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
6. Burnish the brake pads (see Burnishing Brake
Pads in this section).
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads (both main and auxiliary) must be bur-
nished to achieve full braking effectiveness. Braking
distance will be extended until brake pads are properly
burnished. To properly burnish the brake pads, use the
following procedure.
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could lead
to premature brake pad wear or brake loss. Brake loss
can result in severe injury.
1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate
the ATV to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever
or apply the auxiliary brake to decelerate to 0-5
mph.
3. Repeat procedure on each brake system twenty
times.
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