2007 Honda Rancher 420 - Brakes

[tfg289 10]

Just replaced rear bake on 2007 rancher 420es. Instead of taking cables loose i took off the brake arm (mistake) got it all back together but what is the purpose of the brake indicator

[oxidized_black 43]

it's just to measure how much shoe pad you have left ... when you squeeze the brake lever, there is a little triangle or arrow to show if they need replacing or not.

[tfg289 10]

thks for the quick response