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NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set. Installing 1. Place the brake pads into the caliper. NOTE: The metal backing of the pad will be facing the adjuster arms when installed properly. 2. Slide brake caliper assembly over the brake disc and into position; then secure the caliper with the 3. Install the wheel and secure. Tighten to 6.9 kg-m (50 ft-lb). 4. Adjust the brake (see Adjusting in this sub-section). 5. Remove the ATV from the support stand. NOTE: Whenever installing new pads, the new pads must be burnished (see Burnishing Brake Hydraulic Foot Brake System (Automatic Transmission) The foot brake must be maintained to be fully ! WARNING Be sure to inspect the hydraulic foot brake 1. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the level in the reservoir is low, add DOT 4 brake fluid. Fig. 2-102 AF918DA 2. Press the foot brake pedal several times to check for firmness. Fig. 2-103 0735-507 3. If the pedal is not firm, the system must be held. NOTE: To bleed the hydraulic foot brake system, use the basic procedure in Hydraulic Hand Brake Burnishing Brake Pads Brake pads (both hydraulic and mechanical) must be ! WARNING Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could 1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate the ATV to 30 mph and to brake to a stop. 2. Using third gear, accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever or apply the mechanical foot 3. Repeat procedure on each brake system 20 times until brake pads are burnished. 4. Adjust the mechanical brake (if necessary). 5. Verify that the brakelight illuminates when the hand lever is compressed or the brake pedal is depressed. 2-32 |