2011 Polaris 550 IQ Shift Owners Manual - Page 81

2011 Polaris 550 IQ Shift Manual

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MAINTENANCE Brakes n Hydraulic Brake Inspection Inspect brake lever travel before each use of the snowmobile. See page 42. Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thinner than the backing plate (approximately 1/16I). 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 1/16I) Brake Components 1. Brake Caliper 2. Brake Disc 3. Brake Pad Material (Replace when thickness is less than 1/16I/1.5 mm). 3 1 2 Excessive Lever Travel Hydraulic brakes are selfadjusting, but if excessive brake pad clearance develops, bring the machine to an authorized POLARIS dealer for inspection and adjustment. 77

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
n
Hydraulic Brake Inspection
Inspect brake lever travel before each use of the snowmobile. See page
42.
Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thin-
ner than the backing plate (approximately 1/16I). 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
I
)
Brake Components
1.
Brake Caliper
2.
Brake Disc
3.
Brake Pad Material
(Replace when thickness is
less than 1/16I/1.5 mm).
Excessive Lever Travel
Hydraulic brakes are self-
adjusting, but if excessive
brake pad clearance develops,
bring the machine to an autho-
rized POLARIS dealer for
inspection and adjustment.
2
1
3