Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)?

omegahunter
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Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)? Sept 24, 2018 14:47:55 GMT -5

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Post by omegahunter on Sept 24, 2018 14:47:55 GMT -5

Got an issue that I know nothing about: brakes!!!! (Either they stop you or they don't

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Got a 2001 Arctic Cat 250 2X4 that the wheels will lock up if you use the hydraulic hand brake. Did it to me last year and I just used the foot brake (cable brake) and promptly forgot about it. After sitting a while it the calipers will back off and it will roll like normal.

Got it out the other day to give her a once over before October and "re-found" the issue. When it is locked up, the brake lever will not return to its uncompressed position either.

Is my master cylinder shot??

I have tried to Google and this seems to be what I am finding, but I am NO brake mechanic!!! Also seeing a completely different master cylinder being listed for my ride: plastic Wilwood, but mine is all metal.

Thanks in advance!

Last Edit: Sept 24, 2018 14:48:36 GMT -5 by omegahunter

greghopper Major Contributor Posts: 14,815	Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)? Sept 24, 2018 15:00:24 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by greghopper on Sept 24, 2018 15:00:24 GMT -5 Maybe a colisped brake line
	ONE BUCK RULE ....RULES!!!... There has never been a "STATE" go to a OBR then go back....

omegahunter Major Contributor Posts: 3,680	Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)? Sept 24, 2018 18:09:46 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by omegahunter on Sept 24, 2018 18:09:46 GMT -5 All 3 calipers lock down when it happens.

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Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)? Sept 28, 2018 8:26:20 GMT -5

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Post by jman46151 on Sept 28, 2018 8:26:20 GMT -5

omegahunter I have a manual in pdf for a 2000 if you are interested. Send me a PM with your email if you want it. There is also a dealer/parts place that was extremely helpful getting me the correct part numbers for one that I was working on. I needed the year and model and all I had was the VIN.
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Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)? Oct 24, 2018 12:31:34 GMT -5

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Post by omegahunter on Oct 24, 2018 12:31:34 GMT -5

I appreciate the manual!!

With time ticking away, I have decided to put off the official repair until spring. For now I have taken the calipers off, made sure the plungers are pushed back in to take pressure off the pads, and then re-installed the calipers. Then I removed the brake lever to keep from accidentally hitting it with something and locking up the brakes again. Then I made sure to take almost all of the slack out of the mechanical foot brake to the point that I can lock up the wheels with it.

Thanks for any and all help, all!

I will have to get back after it in the spring, but it looks like 2001 Arctic Cat brake hoses are no longer available new. So it looks like I will have to get inventive to get the hydraulic brakes back up to working status.

Anybody an atv mechanic (brakes!!)?

Post by omegahunter on Sept 24, 2018 14:47:55 GMT -5

Post by greghopper on Sept 24, 2018 15:00:24 GMT -5

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Post by omegahunter on Oct 24, 2018 12:31:34 GMT -5