MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Verify if the brake lever works properly
and that it comes back to its original po-
sition.
Lower the vehicle on the ground.
Hydraulic Brakes (DS 90 X)
WARNING
New brakes will not perform to
their maximum efficiency until
after th eir initi al break-in is com-
plete. Use extra caution.
Hydraulic Brake Inspection
WARNING
Brake fluid replacement or bra ke
system maintenance and repairs
should be performed by an autho-
rized Can-Am dealer.
CAUTION The brakes can b e
very hot after prolonged use of the
vehicle. Wait for the brakes to cool
down.
The braking system is a hydraulic type
and no adjustment is required.
Check the following to maintain th e
brake sy stem in a good operating con-
dition:
– Brake fluid level
– Brake system for fluid leaks
– Brake for spongy feel
– Brake cleanliness
– B rake discs for excessive we ar and
surface condition
– Brake pads for w ear, damage or
looseness.
Have your authorized Can-Am dealer
inspect brake pads for wear
or dam-
age.
BRAKE PAD
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
1mm(.039in)
See your authorized Can-Am dealer if
a problem is detected concerning the
brake system.
Recommended Brake Fluid
Always us e brake fluid meeting th e
specification DOT 4 only.
NOTICE
To avoid serious damage
to the braking system, do not use
fluids other than the recommended
one, nor mix different fluids for top-
ping up.
Brake Fluid Level
Brake fluid reservoirs are located on
the handlebar above bra ke levers.
vmr2008-101-003
LH REAR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
vmr2008-101-004
RH FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
Turn steering in the straight-ahead po-
sition to ensure reservoirs are levelled.
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