Checking And Changing Brake Pads - Arctic Cat Wildcat EFI 1994 Service Manual

3. Slowly squeeze the brake lever and hold. Open
the bleeder valve to release the fluid and air.
When the fluid stops flowing, close the bleeder
valve; then release the brake lever.
4. Repeat step 3 until the brake fluid flows free of
air bubbles.
NOTE: It may be necessary to refill the res­
ervoir during the bleeding process.
5. When the brake fluid is free of all air and the
brake lever feels firm when compressed, fill the
reservoir to a level just below the high mark;
then install and secure the cover. Remove the
tube from the bleeder valve.
CHECKING AND CHANGING BRAKE PADS
To check and change the brake pads, use the fol­
lowing procedure.
1. Measure the width of both brake pads. The
brake patl-width must be greater than 3.8 mm
(0.125 in.). If the brake pad width is less than
specified, replacement of both pads is neces­
sary. Follow steps 2-6 to replace the brake
pads.
Fig. 4-76
Note: Replace worn brake
pads when they are wore to
0.125 of an inch from the
backing plate on the pad.
Bleeder valve
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2. Remove the safety pin securing the brake pads
to the caliper assembly.
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Fig. 4-77
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3. Pull both brake pads out of the caliper assembly_
4. Using a large screwdriver, slowly push both
brake pistons into the caliper.
5. Position the new brake pads into the caliper
and secure with a safety pin.
NOTE: When installing new brake pads,
you must always install them as a set.
Never install just one pad or use brake pads
which have been used in another machine.
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6. Pump the brake lever to ensure correct posi­
tioning of the brake pads; then release.
7. When new brake pads are installed, a "bedding­
in" process is required. Drive the snowmobile
slowly and compress the brake lever several
times until the pads just start to heat up; then
allow them to cool down. This process stabi­
lizes the pad material and extends the life of the
pads.