HOW DO YOU ADJUST THE REAR BRAKES ON A 96 SPORTSMAN????

 

Bird just e-mailed you copy of page in manual apparently there is no adjustment.CM

 

COB,

The 96 did not have a dual hydraulic system like the newer ones. In mid '97 Polaris introduced the rear caliper with the dual hydraulic cylinders. Before that there was one hydraulic side and one mechanical side. The foot brake was mechanical and required adjustment. Here is the procedure from the Sportsman Service Manual (Polaris PN 9915686 - covers 96 to 00 models):

The auxillary brake should be adjusted if the brake pedal deflection is under 1/2" or exceeds 3/4" prior to brake activation.

1. Put the machine in neutral. Stop engine.

2. If adjustment is necessary turn adjuster bolt clockwise until disc rotation becomes difficult. Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise until brake engagement starts at approximately 1/2 of the total pedal travel.

Hope this helps,

DJ

 

DJ I deserve 30 lashes for the false info,I didn't check far enough in the book on 9.12 brake pad replacement/adjustment,which I took to mean there was no adjustment should have looked farther.Thanks for straighten me out. CM