bleeding 4 wheeler brakes

Rjbeck77 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 07:18 AM

Newbie here.

Can anyone explain to me why there is no brake handle on right side of handlebar.

I assume the left is front brake

2007 500 sportsman

**blueline15** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 08:22 AM

Front brake is linked to the front and rear calipers. About a 60/40 split of braking force to each end. If you followed the brake line down, it would run into a junction box that goes to the front and rear calipers.

The foot brake is only for the rear brake.

**Bruce!** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 09:25 AM

Welcome to the board!

bmorton · #4 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 06:43 PM

well said blueline!

jac42779 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-16-2012, 12:01 PM

I have tried numerous times to bleed the rear foot brake with no luck. Is there a trick that will help me? I can get it to grab a little but it want stop the atv very quick if at all at a slow roll.

jac42779 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-16-2012, 05:39 PM

After reading many threads on this subject, looks like I need to purchase a brake bleeder.