Hey John Great Video! Folks are concerned that John used a screw driver to pry the pads loose. That's Ok because the piston will move back before you break the metal on the caliper. IF by chance you did break the metal, well that's not bad as it would have broke on the trail. I use a rubber mallet to get it off the disk then a C clamp. But no worries on the screw drive. Some people must work for NASA or something. Keep them coming John! Thanks T.
Great video as always, I admire this guy because he knows his stuff. The thing he left out was if you tighten that 5mm Allen nut tight it locks the brakes. You should back it off about a half turn. I’m sure because he was just doing a video and knew he would be coming back to replace rotors it was an oversight, yet if you tighten it all the way down the brakes will be tight and when put in Neutral it will be hard to move quad. No disrepair John because you at the man. I just ran into this on mine so I wanted to share. 🙌💯💥
If you tighten that little allen bolt all the way in the brakes will lock up. You need to tight it up and back it off 1/4 to 1/2 turn.. I found if I pump the pedal to get the caliper to extend all the way then tighten that allen bolt and pump the brake again and then loosen that allen bolt 1/4 to 1/2 turn the rotor will rotate and my pads will not drag. Blue lock tight so you do not loosen that allen bolt.
Great video on brake pad replacement , I own a 550 polaris 2012 touring I would like to see the cooling fan replacement as my fan bearing is pretty noisy . I purchased the new fan that is mounted on its frame .
I have a Polaris ATV 1996 xplorer 300 . I went to stop the bike did not have any breaks what could it be. the bike sits for about 6 months. thank you and I enjoyed the RU-vid videos.
John, I’m using a Boss plow that’s 250 pounds on my 2017 Sportsman 1000 Touring. With all the extra weight, the machine doesn’t stop as good. It’s a new machine so pads r fine. My question is, can I get better brakes, so it helps stop me better? Like maybe a brand that makes better pads or whatever really? Thoughts, opinions.....?
Partzilla it breaks slow the entire time. But this is only when using the plow and when I’m all loaded up with my gear and stuff. When I take the plow off and gear off, brakes are fine. So I know it’s the weight of the unit. I’m operating it and the max payload. Plow is 250. I’m 190, plus other gear. It’s heavy ya know.
Yeah, that's a lot of weight. You can upgrade your rotors, sintered metal severe duty brake pads and steel braided brake lines. This will all help with stopping power.
Partzilla just thinking....although it would be more expensive than your advice, what about if I just upgraded all 4 wheels to the brakes a Ranger has. They have two pistons doing the squeezing. I’d have to be getting much better braking than what i have now if I do that. Would this work? Would the discs fit etc?
just followed your instructions on a 2021 sportsman 550 EPS. for some reason the rear brake seems to be locked or locking, i can barely get it to move. any ideas on what might be causing this? i'm a new ATV owner and a rookie mechanic, but this is pretty straightforward. any advise would be greatly appreciated.
that 5mm cap ....other people have a procedure to adjust it by tightrning until wheel wont turn than back off 1/2 turn. this i done after you pump the brake first
Yes, I do, just like truck brakes. Always good to see where your level is when replacing brakes and please wear safety glasses as that brake fluid will fly out when bleeding the brakes
I'm sorry sir, but being a mechanic myself with Dodge I would have gone with a new disc too as it may be too thin and out of specs. This could lead to numerous false brake issues such as too much lever travel etc. Just saying...
Just standard waterproof/hi temp grease. Lots of brands have their version. During this video we used the Kawasaki Grease: www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/K61021-504
Ok so other than using a flat bar or wide slotted screwdriver how do suggest a “C” Clamp is going to get inside the caliber to compress that piston ??? Common sense rules here - I have used a screwdriver on many motorcycles, quads and pickups. Never had a issue !
@@daveanderson8537 you will crack/fuck up the pads using a screwdriver and even warp the rotor prying on it. then the pads don't last simple way is to use a c clamp before you put the pads in or even channel locks/ vise grips for smaller jobs. then put pads in!
