I was wondering if the EBS kit is a good investment for a 2001 TrailBoss. I have heard/read that it may not be all that effective on the Boss since it only has High range. Also, is it normal for the rear brake lever to be pretty much useless? (When I bought it new, it atleast would lock up the rear wheels on loose surfaces) My rear pads are in need of changing, but I recently put the back wheels in the air and the rear lever barely stops the wheels (and from what I could see there are no adjustments to the lever) even though the front lever stops the rear wheels effectively. I checked the rear master cylinder and it is full, so I tried to bleed it figuring maybe there was air in the line or something and it does nothing when I loosen either bleeder screw, using either the hand or foot lever. Is there a secret to bleeding Polaris brakes? Any/All input on these subjects will be appreciated!! Thanks.

 

Has anybody put the EBS kit on anything? I would like to find some one with some real world input before I make the investment. I know I saw an article some time ago in a magazine, but I don't hold my breath when it comes to what magazines say. Thanks.

 

I've never thought about EBS on my TBoss, not sure that it would be worth it.

I don't use the rear foot-brake pedal at all, it is worthless. It is supposed to be for emergency only. In emergency... forget the brake and jump...

I'm not sure bleeding even affects it.. I thought it was mechanical...

 

I wouldn't waste the money on the EBS for the Boss. It raises the engagement point of the clutch and also causes the belt to wear out sooner. I always just feathered the gas a little to keep the belt engaged and helped slow it down. The rear brake was useless on mine as well. When I sold the Boss to my brother he loosened the line at the pedal and bled it that way to get it working. Keep an eye on those rear pads, they wear out quickly. Also the front sprocket is very soft, replace it with a non-Polaris one before it leaves you stranded. You can get them for $15 or so and they will last much longer than the stock one. We also ran into trouble with the plastic chain guard. When backing up, it caught the master link and pulled the clip. Voila! no chain!! We found that getting rid of it also quieted things down in the back. In general the chain and sprockets were the only weak link on my Boss. Once replaced, frequent chain adjustments were no longer needed and it was not as noisy. I still miss the cushy ride and that wonderful seat, I just liked jumping and doing wheelies too much to keep it. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I have put EBS systems on Sportsmans that didn't have it but never on a Trailboss. I don't see where it would raise your engagement much, if at all. Secondly, I really don't see why you would lose on belt life either because one of the good things about the EBS is that you belt stays better engaged with your clutches all the time. This means their is less slipping and therefore less wear on the belt. Last but not least, you don't need low range to have EBS. My machine has low range and I only use it to pull somethig heavy. I never use it for trail riding. If you want the machine to slow down easier with less braking then the EBS would be the answer. This will also extend your brake pad life. The EBS does have a few draw backs though. I have seen twice where the belt would actually get caught on the ribs of the clutch. This makes the belt seem engaged at an idle and the machine will start creaping at an idle. This doesn't happen very often but I have seen it. All you nead to do is take the belt off and put it back on.

As for your rear foot brake, DaBoss was right. It supposed to be used only for say, holding your quad still on a small hill while you put gloves on. It is not designed to be used all the time. I peronally don't even have mine hooked up. As for what is wrong with yours, it could be air in the system or even the master cylinder itself. Ecspecially if you used it more than it was intended to be. I've even seen where worn out pads wouldn't let it work like it was supposed to.

Any more questions? I'd be glad to help.

 

i installed EBS on my 96 xplorer as soon as it was available and i love it. yes it holds back better in low range but it still holds back in high. i have 3700 miles on my xplorer and still have the orignal brake pads. the belt is also the orignal one that came with the kit.

 

EBS for a trailboss? Hmmmmmm, I wouldn't get It.It will help break pad wear, but It will eat up more gas in the process. You will have to be on the throttle more, instead of letting it just cruise around.

As for the back brakes, the brake lever controls both brakes but puts 70% of the braking power to the front, and only 30% to the back, That and the fact you need new brake pads is normal, stock pads SUCK!!

 

I have tought about an EBS system for my polaris s but after i changed secondary springs it seems like it doesnt freewheel as bad on steep hills.I just use low gear and a little throttle and if it gets too bad hammer down and hang on.Like i have been told when in dought gas it.

 

My Boss's rear brake are not very good also !! Don't really care though never use them unless i pull the front end up to far on awheelie> And my Boss dose whellie Yee Haa