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9850067 R01 - 2020-2021 GENERAL / GENERAL XP Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Install new caliper seals
q
in the caliper body
w
. Be
sure groove is clean and free of residue or brakes
may drag upon assembly.
2. Coat piston with clean DOT 4 Brake Fluid. Install
piston
e
with a twisting motion while pushing inward.
Piston should slide in and out of bore smoothly with
light resistance.
3. Lubricate the mounting bracket pins
r
with silicone
grease and install the rubber dust seal boots
t
.
4. Compress the mounting bracket and make sure the
dust seals are fully seated. Install the brake pads.
Clean the disc and pads with brake parts cleaner or
denatured alcohol to remove any dirt, oil or grease.
REAR CALIPER INSTALLATION
1. Install the rear caliper and torque the mounting bolts
q
to specification.
TORQUE
Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts:
46 lb-ft (62 Nm)
2. Install the brake line and torque the banjo bolt
w
to
specification.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the brake line is orientated properly. Refer to
BRAKE LINE FITTING ORIENTATION.
TORQUE
Brake Line Banjo Bolts:
15 lb-ft (20 Nm)
3. Install the pad adjustment screw and turn until
stationary pad contacts disc, then back off 1/2 turn.
4. Follow the BRAKE BLEEDING / FLUID CHANGE
procedure as outlined earlier in this chapter.
BRAKE SYSTEM