Argo Aurora 800 - 7.3.4 Hydraulic Brake Pad Inspection

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7.3.4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
Inspect the steering brake pads after every 25 hours of opera-
tion.Worn,glazedorcontaminatedbrakepadsaecttheef-
ciencyofthebrakesystem.Toinspectthepads,rstremove
therewall.
To remove the rewall:.
ADM
1. Removethesix(6)fastenerssecuringsecuringtherewall
using a socket and ratchet wrench.
2. Pulltherewallrear-wardmovingthethrottlecableclear
of the area at the steering column that it is routed through.
3. Lifttherewallclearofthedrivingcompartment.
Steering Brake Pad Inspection Procedure
Withtherewallremoved,bothhydraulicbrakecalipersare
visible. Each caliper has 2 brake pads which are secured by
a single bolt fastener. Inspect all 4 brake pads.
Replace the pads when:
• the brake lining material molded to each metal backing
plate is worn to 0.10" thickness. (Figure 7-24).
• thepadsareglazedandbrakeperformanceisaected.
• the pads are contaminated with lubricant, and brake per-
formanceisaected.
Figure 7-24. Brake pad wear, hydraulic brakes
To replace the steering brake pads:
Brake pads are easily replaced by removing the single bolt
securing them within the brake caliper assembly and pulling
each pad up and out of the caliper. See Figure 7-25. Pistons
havetobepushedbackinrst,toallowclearanceforthenew
pads. Slip the new pads into the caliper and install the single
bolt fastener to secure the pads in position. Pump the steering
handle bar a few times to the left and to the right to build up
proper pressure and to locate the pads in the caliper assembly.
SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
Thoroughly clean the master cylinder cover and surround-
ing area before removal.
Locate the master cylinders in the engine compartment near
rewallatthesteeringcolumn.Whenaddinguid,lltomark
on reservoir. Figure 7-23
.
Ifthebrakeuidisbelowthislevel:
1. Add only fresh clean Argo Brand Brake Fluid - DOT 4
(Argo Part No.130-108) to the correct level.
2. Replace the cover on each master cylinder, making sure
the rubber gaskets are properly seated before tightening.
Tighten snug by hand only.
Figure 7-23. Hydraulic brake cylinder and uid level.
Do not overll the brake master cylinders. Overlling
can cause seal damage.
7.3.3 CHANGING BRAKE FLUID
Inspecttheuidfordegradation(discolourationorparticles)
duringnormaluidlevelinspections.Ifdiscolourationhas
occurred,thebrakeuidsystemshouldbedrained,ushedand
relledwithfreshbrakeuid.AnARGOdealerwillperform
these operations for you.
Spilled brake uid is environmentally damaging. Proper
disposal is required.