2008 Arctic Cat 400/500/650/700 ATV Service Manual, Page 30Get this manual
Burnishing Brake Pads Brake pads (both hydraulic and auxiliary) must be burnished to achieve full braking effectivenessBraking distance will be extended until brake pads are properly burnishedTo properly burnish the brake pads, use the following procedure
2Remove the cap screws securing the V-belt cover noting the location of the different-lengthed cap screws for installing purposes; then using rubber mallet, gently tap on the cover tabs to loosen the coverRemove the cover
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could lead to premature brake pad wear or brake lossBrake loss can result in severe injury
1Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate the ATV to 30 mph and to brake to stop2Accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever or apply the auxiliary brake to decelerate to 0-5 mph3Repeat procedure on each brake system five times4Adjust the auxiliary brake (if necessary)5Verify that the brakelight illuminates when the hand lever is compressed or the brake pedal is depressed