1988 polaris 250 trail boss caliper

cscmc1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2011, 05:51 AM

Hi folks -- newbie here, and I am picking up a 1988 250 Trailboss this evening. Seller indicates that the brakes are inop; the calipers are free, and the master cylinder has been rebuilt, but he says no fluid is getting to the calipers. Assuming the MC is pushing fluid as it should, this indicates to me that the brake lines may be clogged. I'll have a better look this evening, but in the meantime, can anyone tell me whether this model shares brake parts with others? What models can I buy parts from if I need them? I see several brake line sets are available on eBay and elsewhere, but I need to know what's compatible.

Many thanks!

**Bruce!** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2011, 09:35 AM

Welcome to the board!

cscmc1 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2011, 09:48 AM

Thanks, Bruce! I did some searching, at it looks like this isn't an uncommon problem. I saw mention of folks having to clean out the brake lines of rust with a wire, so I might try that first.