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Check rear brake fluid level, Check hoses and connections, Check brake pads – Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser User Manual

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Pre-Operation Check

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Check Rear Brake Fluid Level

1. To check the rear brake fluid level, remove the right

side cover. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a

vertical position.

2. View the brake fluid through the reservoir. The fluid

should be clear and at a level between MIN and MAX.

Add brake fluid if necessary (see page 96).

Check Hoses and Connections

Inspect all brake hoses and connections for dampness or stains

from leaking or dried fluid. Tighten any leaking connections

and replace components as necessary.

Check Brake Pads

Look into the front brake caliper(s) from underneath, and into

the rear brake caliper from behind, you should see at least 1/16

inch (1.6 mm) of friction material on each of the brake pads. If

in doubt, measure remaining friction material. Replace brake

pads having less than the specified amount of friction material

at their thinnest point.

1. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir

2. MIN Fluid Level

3. MAX Fluid Lever

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1. Front Brake Pad

Friction Material

2. Rear Brake Pad

Friction Material

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