2009 Polaris IQ Turbo Switchback Owners Manual - Page 118

2009 Polaris IQ Turbo Switchback Manual

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Brakes MAINTENANCE n Hydraulic Brake Inspection Inspect the brake lever reserve before each use of the snowmobile. See page 67. Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thinner than the backing plate, approximately 1/16" (1.5 mm). A kit is available for replacing brake pads. See your dealer. WARNING Brake failure during operation can result in serious injury or death. Properly functioning brakes are vital to your safety. Be sure the brake pads do not drag on the disc and that brake lever travel is not excessive. Always replace brake pads when the brake pad material becomes thinner than the backing plate, approximately 1/16" (1.5mm). Brake Components Brake Disc Bleed Screw Brake Line Brake Caliper Brake Pad Material Replace when thickness is less than 1/16" (1.5 mm). Bleed Screw Brake Disc Brake Line Brake Caliper Brake Pad Material Excessive Lever Travel Hydraulic brakes are selfadjusting, but if excessive brake pad clearance develops bring the snowmobile to an authorized Polaris dealer for inspection and adjustment. 115

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
n
Hydraulic Brake Inspection
Inspect the brake lever reserve before each use of the snowmobile. See
page 67.
Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thin-
ner than the backing plate, approximately 1/16" (1.5 mm). A kit is avail-
able for replacing brake pads. See your dealer.
Brake Components
Brake Disc
Bleed Screw
Brake Line
Brake Caliper
Brake Pad Material -
Replace when thickness is
less than 1/16" (1.5 mm).
Excessive Lever Travel
Hydraulic brakes are self-
adjusting, but if excessive
brake pad clearance develops
bring the snowmobile to an
authorized Polaris dealer for
inspection and adjustment.
WARNING
Brake failure during operation can result in serious injury or death. Properly
functioning brakes are vital to your safety. Be sure the brake pads do not
drag on the disc and that brake lever travel is not excessive.
Always replace brake pads when the brake pad material becomes thinner
than the backing plate, approximately 1/16" (1.5mm).
Brake Disc
Bleed Screw
Brake Pad
Material
Brake Line
Brake
Caliper