2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 381Get this manual
500 EFI X2TOURING QUADRICYCLE 500 EFI X2TOURING QUADRICYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM
Overview
The Sportsman Quadricycle brake system consists of complete hydraulic brake systemAll-wheel braking is integrated into the foot brake and hand brake systems and allows wheel braking from either control separately, or at the same timeWhen the foot brake is applied, all brake calipers are active, as braking pressure is routed from the foot brake master cylinder through the proportioning valve and distribution block, exiting one line to the front calipers, while the other line exits the proportioning valve and feeds the outer line of the rear calipersWhen the hand brake is applied, all brake calipers are active, as braking pressure is routed from the hand brake master cylinder through the distribution block, exiting one line to the front calipers, while the other line feeds the inner line of the rear calipers