Auxiliary/Rear Hydraulic Brake - Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual

D. Spread the brake pads and place the brake caliper
over the disc. Secure with the mounting cap
screws. Tighten the cap screws to 25 ft-lb; then
tighten the alignment pins to 13 ft-lb.
5. Install the wheel. Tighten in a crisscross pattern to 40
ft-lb.
6. Burnish the brake pads (see Burnishing Brake Pads
in this section).
Auxiliary/Rear Hydraulic
Brake
CHECKING
1. With the engine off, the transmission in neutral, and
the reverse lever in the forward position, press the
brake pedal and attempt to move the ATV.
2. If the rear wheels are locked, it is functioning prop-
erly.
3. If the rear wheels are not locked, it must be repaired
or bled.
BLEEDING
To bleed the auxiliary brake, see Hydraulic Brake Sys-
tems - CHECKING/BLEEDING in this section.
MEASURING/REPLACING REAR
BRAKE PADS (Utility)
Removing
1. Support the ATV on a suitable support stand.
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2. Remove the left rear wheel.
3. Remove the two brake pad alignment pins (A); then
remove the mounting cap screws (B).
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4. Remove the caliper from the disc; then compress the
caliper holder and remove the brake pads.
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Inspecting and Measuring
1. Inspect the pads for gouges, chips, or wear.
2. Inspect the disc for gouges, grooves, cracks, and
warpage.
3. Using a calipers, measure the thickness of each brake
pad.
4. If the thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0
mm (0.039 in.), the brake pad must be replaced.
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NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set.
Installing
1. Install new brake pads; then install the two brake pad
alignment pins.
2. Spread the brake pads and place the brake caliper
over the disc; then secure with the mounting cap
screws (B). Tighten the cap screws to 25 ft-lb; then
tighten the alignment pins (A) to 13 ft-lb.
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