Front Pad Removal - Polaris SPORTSMAN 400 2003 Service Manual

FRONT PAD REMOVAL

1. Elevate and support front of machine.
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 the front wheel. Loosen pad adjuster
screw 2-3 turns.
3. Remove caliper from mounting bracket.
4. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly using
a C-clamp or locking pliers with pads installed.
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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.
5. Push mounting bracket inward and slip outer
brake pad past edge. Remove inner pad.
6. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
BRAKES