2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 80

2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Manual

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Brakes MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 1. Check the brake system for fluid leaks. 2. Check the brakes for excessive travel or spongy feel. 3. Check the friction pads for wear, damage and looseness. 4. Check the security and surface condition of the disc. NOTE: Pads should be changed when worn to 3/64″ (.1 cm). 3/64″ (.1 cm) Auxiliary Brake The 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 footrest. The hydraulic auxiliary brake system requires no adjustment. NOTE: Since this is a rear brake only, it will not be as effective as the all-wheel single lever system. 77

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MAINTENANCEANDLUBRICATION
Brakes
1.
Check the brake system for fluid leaks.
2.
Check the brakes for excessive travel or
spongy feel.
3.
Check the friction pads for wear,
damage and looseness.
4.
Check the security and surface
condition of the disc.
NOTE:
Padsshouldbechangedwhen
wornto3/64
(.1cm).
AuxiliaryBrake
The 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
footrest. The hydraulic auxiliary brake system requires no adjustment.
NOTE:
Sincethisisarearbrakeonly,itwillnotbeaseffectiveas
theall-wheelsingleleversystem.
3/64
(.1cm)