thank you, great video. my shop wanted $250 for parts and $100 labor to replace the whole unit, told me there was no other option. found new Polaris pads on eBay for $30 + 15mins of work. easy, even for a novice like me.
I went to the auto parts store and bought a set of disc brake pads for a car that were similar to the factory ranger pads and i used the ranger pads for a pattern drilled the holes in them and installed on ranger works 10 times better than factory it will hold on any hill with a full load of firewood and the automotive pads are wearing a lot better!
To correct the problem of the pads wearing out all the time, Highlifter sells a kit to swap from the stock E-brake pads to brass pads. They are supposed to last way longer than the stock pads. I'm installing one today. Will post an update on how it works out.
I got them for my 2005 Diesel Ranger. The old pads were shot and the dealer said the brass ones where the best thing to go with. Well, even with the cable adjusted all the way out, it's barely enough to hold the machine. Easily can drive with the brake on and not feel it. Guess I need to pull it back apart and put a washer. I was actually searching for specs on the disc thickness when this video came up.
@@Kerosene_Stream When I installed my brass pads I put it back to what I thought was the factory washers and it ended up working out well. I have good e-brake now and also lots of room for adjustment before I need to start adding washers again. Other times when I have adjusted it with the factory pads I have ended up pulling it out and adding or removing washers several times until I had it right. I guess I got lucky this time. It helps a lot with adjustment to make sure everything is very clean and just put a dot of grease on each ball bearing. I haven't driven it yet with the new pads as we are up to our arses in snow here but am hopping that I will be able to go for a couple of seasons now without having to mess with it again.
want to say things i saw here helped me alot when i done my first time end to end maintance. front an rear grease an oil change replace a bad axel an all the rear end A arm bushings.
Thank you for the great video. I dropped in new pads but it just wasn't enough to do the trick. Still alot of play. Now I know exactly what to do to improve the design.
The emergency brake on this UTV is between the transfer case and the differential. It gets worn out when I drive with it on. The OEM brakes are so weak that I can not tell when they are on.
I just Uploaded a Video of me replacing the Emergency Brake Pads on my 2005 Ranger 500 EFI. This Video you Made helped me a lot in the Re-assembly. I put a Link to this Video at the end of mine. I hope you don't mind.
Carquest blue pads,I think they were off a small GM car I can't remember which one I used a cut-off wheel to trim them up so they would be same size as the ranger pads,I sold my ranger a couple of months ago and they were still on it and working good
I've watched this video several times but my problem is on my 04 ranger 500 its not located where yours is. Mine goes straight to the rear brakes. Any advice on how to adjust or do i need new brake pads?
Very often there is an adjusting BOLT on the lever at the rear caliper where the brake cable attatches to.....Loosen the lock nut on this bolt and turn it in clockwise.
That ell work.. what brand make roof and back window you have there? The only thing I can find is the entire cab less doors or soft top and back window.
Just out of curiosity;are the ebrake pads the same brake pads that stop the rear diff when you apply the foot brake?? Otherwise,I'm left wondering how would one wear out a set of pads for a parking brake...
This was meant as a quick fix to keep the e-brake working while waiting for parts. But I was annoyed at how quickly the pads wear out (low quality) and how overpriced they are. In another video, I made semi-metallic e-brake pads that worked better and lasted 10 times longer than OEM pads. After 11 years, they finally wore out and I think I will make another set using ceramic pads.
thank you, great video. my shop wanted $250 for parts and $100 labor to replace the whole unit, told me there was no other option. found new Polaris pads on eBay for $30 + 15mins of work. easy, even for a novice like me.
I went to the auto parts store and bought a set of disc brake pads for a car that were similar to the factory ranger pads and i used the ranger pads for a pattern drilled the holes in them and installed on ranger works 10 times better than factory it will hold on any hill with a full load of firewood and the automotive pads are wearing a lot better!
To correct the problem of the pads wearing out all the time, Highlifter sells a kit to swap from the stock E-brake pads to brass pads. They are supposed to last way longer than the stock pads. I'm installing one today. Will post an update on how it works out.
I got them for my 2005 Diesel Ranger. The old pads were shot and the dealer said the brass ones where the best thing to go with.
Well, even with the cable adjusted all the way out, it's barely enough to hold the machine. Easily can drive with the brake on and not feel it.
Guess I need to pull it back apart and put a washer. I was actually searching for specs on the disc thickness when this video came up.
@@Kerosene_Stream When I installed my brass pads I put it back to what I thought was the factory washers and it ended up working out well. I have good e-brake now and also lots of room for adjustment before I need to start adding washers again. Other times when I have adjusted it with the factory pads I have ended up pulling it out and adding or removing washers several times until I had it right. I guess I got lucky this time. It helps a lot with adjustment to make sure everything is very clean and just put a dot of grease on each ball bearing.
I haven't driven it yet with the new pads as we are up to our arses in snow here but am hopping that I will be able to go for a couple of seasons now without having to mess with it again.
want to say things i saw here helped me alot when i done my first time end to end maintance. front an rear grease an oil change replace a bad axel an all the rear end A arm bushings.
Same as the Kioti Mechron, just doing mine now. Great machine and very pleased with it.
Lots of great info in a very well done video Mars, thanks. Heading out to fix my 2007 xp700 right now!
Excellent video! Thank you. I'm going to the garage and do the same thing on my 2006 ranger 500. No e brake can be dangerous in our hills.
Thank you for the great video. I dropped in new pads but it just wasn't enough to do the trick. Still alot of play. Now I know exactly what to do to improve the design.
Thanks very much 🥰 you helped me a lot!!! Working great
Just found this video. Thanks for the help. BYW, I installed a piezo uzzer to the ebrake light and now we wont be driving with the parking brake on!
Right to the point, good and informative video thanks
Hey mars...great video! Thanks for the attention to detail. Fixed my problem.
Awesome. Thanks man.
The emergency brake on this UTV is between the transfer case and the differential. It gets worn out when I drive with it on. The OEM brakes are so weak that I can not tell when they are on.
I just Uploaded a Video of me replacing the Emergency Brake Pads on my 2005 Ranger 500 EFI. This Video you Made helped me a lot in the Re-assembly. I put a Link to this Video at the end of mine. I hope you don't mind.
Great help. Many thanks mate.
Nice tip. Well done!
Carquest blue pads,I think they were off a small GM car I can't remember which one I used a cut-off wheel to trim them up so they would be same size as the ranger pads,I sold my ranger a couple of months ago and they were still on it and working good
My 2002 Polaris Ranger 500 doesn’t work either. Thank you so much for sharing
a nickle fix! I love it!
Hi 85daytonaracer: You should check out another of my videos: Part 1. Semi-Metallic Emergency Brake Pads for the Polaris Ranger.
Mars1952
Very helpful.
Is it located in the same spot for a 2004 polaris ranger. I don't c it on mine
Wow, $350! I wonder if they were going to install some kind of upgraded e-brake?
I've watched this video several times but my problem is on my 04 ranger 500 its not located where yours is. Mine goes straight to the rear brakes. Any advice on how to adjust or do i need new brake pads?
Very often there is an adjusting BOLT on the lever at the rear caliper where the brake cable attatches to.....Loosen the lock nut on this bolt and turn it in clockwise.
That ell work.. what brand make roof and back window you have there? The only thing I can find is the entire cab less doors or soft top and back window.
That is a Curtis ROPS cab. I bought through the Polaris dealer. I do not know if they make it anymore.
@@mars1952 did you come up with the fender washer idea? I see on eBay 16 dollars you get a bag of washers and shorter springs lol.
i put a peice of masking tape over the three ball bearings to keep them in place during assembly. it will wear off later.
Just out of curiosity;are the ebrake pads the same brake pads that stop the rear diff when you apply the foot brake?? Otherwise,I'm left wondering how would one wear out a set of pads for a parking brake...
Did you ever get an answer to your question?
Hi Mars!!
Why not just buy new brake pads unless your flat broke 😜
This was meant as a quick fix to keep the e-brake working while waiting for parts. But I was annoyed at how quickly the pads wear out (low quality) and how overpriced they are. In another video, I made semi-metallic e-brake pads that worked better and lasted 10 times longer than OEM pads. After 11 years, they finally wore out and I think I will make another set using ceramic pads.