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I have almost 1200 miles on my XP 5 now and still think the brakes feel weak on it. With the thicker rotors, you'd think the brakes were upgraded for better braking response. Seems like I have to push really hard on the pedal at every stop....especially on hardtop.
 
It gets better with time. The first time out I actually rolled down a hill in reverse. The brake was pressed hard the whole time. I have over 500 miles on it now and they work great. I can't say at what point they seated, but I don't have concerns anymore.
Mine have been bleed and over 500 miles on it. Brakes still don't work good. Running down a county road at 40 some idiot pulled out in front of us. I literally had to stand on the pedal to make it stop. A safety issue for sure............
 
Have about 500 miles on my XP5. Yep, breaks are terrible…the clutch/engine breaking helps but these are going to be toasted quick. Weak and have to press pretty hard on the pedal. Kind of a hazard if you ask me.
 
Have about 500 miles on my XP5. Yep, breaks are terrible…the clutch/engine breaking helps but these are going to be toasted quick. Weak and have to press pretty hard on the pedal. Kind of a hazard if you ask me.
Exactly !! If something jumps out in front of you, you will NOT stop (till you smoke it !!!!) Very hazardous !!!
 
Mine were always crappy, from day one to 1500 miles !! The dealer bled them and still crappy :( Somebody out there must make a better pad or rotor or stainless lines ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
 
I have the 2dr XP Northstar, brakes are also very poor. The dealer said they have tried bleeding brakes on a few others, also tried new master cylinder on a couple, niether thing helped, they are hoping for a fix from Polaris.
 
I have the 2dr XP Northstar, brakes are very poor. Have 3,800 miles on it, there have been numerous times that I thought I was going glide right thru an intersection or run into the back of another machine. My dealer replaced the master cylinder, no change, he has done that on 2 others, no improvement, bleeding is not a solution either. I think the brakes are just not adequate for a 3,000 lb machine. Maybe it needs power assist like the Range XD has ?
 

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