Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 133)

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MAINTENANCE
Rear and Auxiliary Brake
Rear Brake
The rear brake is a hydraulic disc type brake which is activated by
the same lever which activates the front brake system. The rear
brake system is self adjusting and requires no maintenance other
than periodic checks of the pads for wear.
D Pads should be changed when the friction material is worn
to 3/64″ (.1 cm) which is about the thickness of a dime.
D Inspect the brake disc spline and pad wear surface for ex-
cessive wear.
Auxiliary Brake Systems
Your ATV’s auxiliary brake system is intended to be used as a
backup for the main brake system. Should the main system fail,
the rear brake can be activated by depressing the foot pedal on the
inside of the right floorboard. All Polaris ATVs have hydraulic
brake systems. The hydraulic auxiliary brake system will not re-
quire adjustment.
NOTE: Since this is a rear brake only, it will not be as effective as
the all wheel system.