Burnish Brakes

Proper burnishing will prepare the rotor and pad surfaces, prolong the rotor’s life and make the components more resistant to thermal checking or cracking under severe braking conditions. Burnishing also burns the rust prohibitive off the rotors and mates the pad surface to the rotor surface.

Avoid injury! Test a machine under safe conditions. Perform this procedure in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to machine damage, serious personal injury, or death.

1. Park the vehicle safely.

2. Check tire pressure.

3. Check brake fluid level; add if necessary.

4. Start machine, and shift transmission into low range.

5. Disengage traction assist.

6. Disengage all-wheel drive.

7. On a straight, hard surface, accelerate machine up to full throttle in low range, not to exceed 32 kph (20 mph).

   Avoid damage! Use care to avoid overheating brakes while performing the next step. Do not allow brakes to lock.

8. Apply brakes to bring vehicle to a rolling stop with medium deceleration.

9. Repeat steps seven and eight 20 more times.