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Old 01-05-2004, 11:23 AM
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My parking brake doesn't seem to hold the atv very well, can I just tighten the parking brake cable, or is it more complicated than that???
 
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Old 01-05-2004, 11:43 AM
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I have an 02 prairie, and mine has always been the same way. Never really investigated about tightening the cable or anything. Any info would be great.
 
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Old 01-05-2004, 12:29 PM
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Just tighten the wing nut on that cable, down on the swing arm ... you may need to hold the end of the cable with a vise grip, or plyers, to keep the cable's outer case from turning... it's a piece of cake...
 
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Old 01-05-2004, 07:37 PM
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I have to re-adjust my rear brakes after nearly every ride.
 
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Old 01-05-2004, 07:40 PM
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Dariot I think there's something wrong. unless the cable is still strecking from being new. I never have to adjust mine.
 
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Old 01-05-2004, 07:45 PM
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I adjust the way described avove until I get a good feel from the hand brake and the foot pedal. I like to get her moving pretty quick and stop as fast as possible. I have noticed a rattle like sound coming from the rear when I do this.



By the way I see you got a p700 now..... how does it compare to your modded 650?
 
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