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2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 brake trouble.

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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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Default 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 brake trouble.

I finally got out for a ride on the bike after a long period of working on it.I got it good enough to try it.I started to loose brake pressure in the lever I was out for a few hours of riding but as I got near the house lever went all together.I got off the bike and took a look at the rear caliper I decided to take it off because the pads are shot and there is fluid running out of the piston inside the caliper plus there seemed to be a bit coming out the lever itself.
I am wondering is there a rebuild kit for the rear caliper or is it a total replacement .When I got the caliper apart one of the pistons does not look in great shape.I am going to order new brake pads from the dealer and I wondering about if you can get a rebuild kit.I just thought I would ask around as to what to do.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Default 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 brake trouble.

Piston seal kit and piston available. #2201180, #2201181 piston.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Default 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 brake trouble.

Thanks I'll check it out.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Default 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 brake trouble.

I orderd brake pads $35.00 and a rebuild kit for the rear $44 will be a week before the parts arrive.
 
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