Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile - Manual (Page 77)

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MAINTENANCE
Brake Adjustment - Mechanical Brakes
If excessive brake lever to brake block clearance is evident, the brake cable or cali-
per should be adjusted using the following methods. When adjusting calipers, ad-
just caliper adjuster bolt only. Do not adjust cable or cable sleeve length.
WARNING
Improper brake adjustment could result in brake failure which could result in severe
injury or death.
Cable Adjustment
1. Make sure floating parts move
freely and all parts are mounted
securely. Tighten hardware as
required.
2. Check actuator linkage to ensure
there is adequate freedom of
movement for positive brake
operation.
3. Loosen lock nuts (A).
4. To increase brake lever free play,
turn nuts counterclockwise to
move cable (B) down in bracket.
To decrease lever free play move
cable up in bracket. Tighten lock
nuts.
5. If cable adjuster has reached
maximum, the lever arm can be
re-indexed twice before
brakepads require replacement.
When pads are replaced, brake
lever arm must be re-indexed to
obtain proper freeplay. Brake
lever free play should be 1/4 - 3/8″
(6-10 mm).
6. Loosen lock nuts and turn counterclockwise (as viewed from the top) to obtain
the maximum amount of cable freeplay. Straighten tab on tab washer and
loosen bolt enough to disengage actuator lever spline.
A
B
1/4-3/8″ (6-10 mm)