Newbie questions: Brake maintenance on 400FA

New to me 2006 400FA with 4k miles- looking to make the brakes work better.

1) Rear brakes are pretty bad, and emergency brake barely holds the ATV. Aside from pads, what else should I replace?
2) If I need to re-lube the cables – what’s the best way to do that – or should I replace them?
3) front brakes are better but might replace pads and fluid anyhow. The manual says I need a special bleeder. Is this something I can do without or get around?
4) The brake fluid reservoir has a stripped screw. Any ideas there?

thanks everyone!

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Newbie questions: Brake maintenance on 400FA

New to me 2006 400FA with 4k miles- looking to make the brakes work better.

1) Rear brakes are pretty bad, and emergency brake barely holds the ATV. Aside from pads, what else should I replace?
2) If I need to re-lube the cables – what’s the best way to do that – or should I replace them?
3) front brakes are better but might replace pads and fluid anyhow. The manual says I need a special bleeder. Is this something I can do without or get around?
4) The brake fluid reservoir has a stripped screw. Any ideas there?

thanks everyone!

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