Front Master Cylinder All Models; Removal; Installation - Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual

BRAKES
FRONT MASTER CYLINDER ALL
MODELS

Removal

1. Clean master cylinder and reservoir assembly. Make
sure you have a clean work area to disassemble
brake components.
2. Remove master cylinder from handlebars.
CAUTION
Brake fluid will damage finished surfaces.
Do not allow brake fluid to come in
contact with finished surfaces.
3. While holding upright, continue to remove master
cylinder. Cover the brake line to avoid spillage when
removing the brake line banjo bolt.

Installation

1. Install master cylinder on handlebars.
mounting bolts to specification. Torque the inner bolt
first as indicated in the illustration below.
7 in.lbs. (.79 Nm)
Master Cylinder Mount Bolt Torque:
25 in. lbs. (3 Nm)
Torque Inner Bolt First
9.12
Torque
25 in.lbs. (3 Nm)
Torque inner Bolt First
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2. Place new sealing washers on each side of banjo
fitting on the brake line and torque banjo bolt to
specification.
Torque to 15 ft.lbs. (21 Nm)
Banjo Bolt
Brake Line
Banjo Bolt Torque:
15 ft.lbs. (21 Nm)
3. Fill reservoir with DOT-approved brake fluid.
NOTE: To speed up the brake bleeding procedure,
the master cylinder can be purged of air before
brake line is attached. Fill with DOT-approved brake
fluid and pump lever slowly two to three times with
finger over the outlet end to purge master cylinder of
air.
4. Follow proper bleeding procedures.
connections for leaks and repair if necessary.
Sealing Washer
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Check all