The roughest conditions demand the toughest chemicals. No product needs great cleaners and lubricants more than an ATV or UTV that operates in an environment with heat, grime, dirt and mud. According to a recent announcement, BikeMaster’s new performance chemicals now include Contact Cleaner, Penetrating Gel Lubricant, Brake Cleaner, Chain Wax and Dirt Defense aerosols […] More »

Brakes broke. Dear ATVC: I just purchased a 1999 Honda Recon TRX250 that needed a complete brake overhaul. I replaced the front brakes and noticed the wheel cylinders on both sides were froze up so I worked them in and out until I got them both working properly. Then when I was testing the brakes […] More »

Jumping is easy. Landing, not so much. This guy made the jump potion of the experiment go butter-smooth. However his crowded landing zone means having to get hard on the brakes in a hurry. He wasn’t ready for that part.

Everything here should be nice and snug. Dear ATVC: I have a 2004 Polaris Trailblazer. I took off the brakes to get to the axle housing. Anyway, the pads fell out. I assumed the piston needed to be pushed back in. Now the pads won’t stay in place. Help!! When you say the pads won’t […] More »

Check your model number. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Polaris is recalling all 2019 RZR XP 4 Turbo S models due to a potential brake failure, which can cause crash and injury hazards. This recall involves Model Year 2019 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), with model numbers Z19VPL92AK, Z19VPL92AR, […] More »

Do they really need that much attention? Dear ATVC: I was told I should drain and replace the brake fluid in my Suzuki LT300. Is this really necessary if I’ve bled the brakes regularly and made sure the fluid is topped off at the start of each season? This is actually a good question because […] More »

What’s in a name? Dear ATVC: Is it true sintered brake pads use metal shavings? Wouldn’t this damage metal rotors? KRand It is true that brake pads are often sold under two banners: Sintered and organic though the labels can be slightly misleading. Organic pads are made from a mix of fibers and fillers bound […] More »