Polaris Sportsman Brake Pads & Rotors replacement + Alignment

[@gtgarage]

The front wheel bearing is a double bearing and the clearance is preset. That axle nut needs way more than finger tight and actually somewhere around 70-80 lb-ft of torque. Too loose will damage the bearings. If that axle nut is tightened to spec and the bearing locks up and prevents the hub from turning then the bearing is already shot.

[@hondacr5008]

Your exactly right, it says it right in service manual

[@the.reading.aviator]

Just what I needed. Thanks, fellas.

[@johnw2167]

The castle nut has torque specifications just as the brake rotor bolts and lug nuts.

[@Chilinoploppy]

I appreciate that you did this vid! Thanks guys!

[@Jimmy2Tech]

Happy to help:)

[@craiginspace]

Good tutorial. Will use with my Joyner 650.

[@glenyukon9923]

Thanks guys, need to change out a outer tie rod end on my 04 and should prob do an alignment. if a guy has access to a lift would it be just as good to remove tires and string off the rotors?

[@Jimmy2Tech]

I would imagine you need the wheels on because if you string off the roters you'll end up hitting the wheelwell/fender.

[@glenyukon9923]

Ahhh. never thought of that..Cheers :)

[@hgonzalezh]

Is the pedal on the right side a back brake when you step on it?

[@Jimmy2Tech]

You bet, it just activates the rear brakes. Instead of all 4 evenly.

[@paulsmith869]

Did u bleed after changing pads and rotators?

[@wikiwarrior6695]

What did you use for greese on the axle?

[@Jimmy2Tech]

Any standard greese will work for that application. Just stay away from things like Never-Seez that sometimes booger up with the right conditions which would be bad for the axle.

[@jerrywilson5814]

How about bleeding a master cyclylender and brake lines

[@Jimmy2Tech]

Are you wanting to know how to bleed them? If so it works the same way as a typical car. You would pump the brake 3-5 times and then hold, then open the bleeder until brake handle goes down then close the bleeder - Starting at the farthest point from the brake handle (which is the right rear) then repeat until no air is presently escaping from the bleeder. Side note, keep an eye on your fluid level, you don't want to let it run dry.

[@andreusimi8397]

I have Polaris Sportsman 570, year 2018. They have the same pads?

[@Jimmy2Tech]

Negative. Head to amazon and search for, "Polaris Sportsman 570 Brake Pad Set" and you'll find some there that will fit your make. When searching I saw a ceramic set for $42.79 with 21 reviews at 4 and a half stars:)

[@gavinkeller5066]

The pads arnt the same but the tear down is the same as my 2015 570

[@williamreynoso5983]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@teckno0641]

guys, do U know how does that speed sensor work? does the brake disk have a magnet? if so how do i know i'm having the correct disk there?

[@Jimmy2Tech]

The speed sensor is a magnetic sensor and it reads a series of holes in the brake rotor and that's how it calculates speed. You have to look up the appropriate rotor for your make and model and the holes should be in the correct place.

[@teckno0641]

@@Jimmy2Tech thank you, so at the end i bought a new sensor and now my speedometer reads properly

[@tobiray]

Good job

[@dewayne2223]

I need to get the rotor bolts. What size are they if I where to go buy them?

[@Jimmy2Tech]

Hello Dewayne, Here is a link to the oem studs.. amzn.to/3BYNhUS They are 3/8-24X1.38 Hope this helps.

[@cmason5203]

Great Video Thanks a ton!

[@Jimmy2Tech]

No problem. Hope the video helped.

[@valpage2379]

How do you remove the rear rotor?

[@shannonschmidt2129]

I can’t get the rear carriage bolt off my 2015 570, you mention they should only be hand tight, anyone else find them way to tight on their bikes?

[@shannonschmidt2129]

What did I win?

[@jghillstudio1857]

Nice ....thanks men...

[@waynerc2420]

Do u still have the bike

[@Jimmy2Tech]

Well it's a 4 wheeler. But yes we do:)

[@waynerc2420]

Jimmy2Tech I it’s a 4 wheeler with brakes

[@richlarkins5190]

your tires are backwards that will make it drive funny