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Old 05-29-2010, 12:09 AM
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Angry 01 polaris 500 sportsman brake problem

can ANYONE help with this problem??? when applying the brake on the handelbar my atv wants to dive down on the left front?? what will cause this, i jacked it up and the wheels spinn freely and relese emediatly after letin of the brake ??? i'm also WANTING TO BUY soem polaris stuff ,snow plow, winch mount, bumpers, excetera email me ...thefuzz65@yahoo.com
 
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Old 05-29-2010, 05:06 AM
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by any chance is the front struts bad and don't have any resitance so it will drive under breaking. you said that alll the brakes work correctly when tested. meaning they all have the same stopping power and not one before others and the rears work w/ the hand brake as well? look in the garage sale section for parts or look at ebay.
 
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Old 05-29-2010, 08:52 AM
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Maybe one spring is shot. The first thing I did was get Heavy Duty springs on the front and back of mine.
 
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