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BRAKE SYSTEM

7. Inspect brake pads for wear, damage, and thickness. 4. Torque the slide pin to specification.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.

REAR PAD INSTALLATION
1. Install new brake pads in caliper body.

WARNING
If the brake pads are contaminated with grease, oil, or
liquid soaked do not use the pads, use only new clean
pads.

TORQUE
Sportsman Caliper Slide Pins:
35 ft-lbs (47 Nm)

5. Slowly pump the brake lever until pressure has been
built up. Maintain at least 1/2 in, (12.7 mm) of brake
fluid in the reservoir to prevent air from entering the
master cylinder.
6. It is recommended that a burnishing procedure be
2. Install and tighten the slide pin with a hex wrench. performed after installation of new brake pads to
extend service life and reduce noise.
3. Install caliper and torque the mounting bolts to
specification.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
Start machine and slowly increase speed to 30 mph.
Gradually apply brakes to stop machine. Allow pads and
disc to cool sufficiently during the procedure. Do not
allow pads or disc to become hot or warping may result.
Repeat this procedure 10 times.

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TORQUE

Caliper Mounting Bolts:
37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)

9926803 R06 - 2014-2016 Sportsman 325 / ETX / 450 HO / 570 Service Manual 9.25
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