Chapter 6 - hydraulic brakes – Cub Cadet 4 x 4 Volunteer User Manual
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Chapter 6 - Hydraulic Brakes
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7.
Check the slide bushings. See Figure 6.17.
•
The slide bushings should be clean, and free to 
slide in the mounting bores of the caliper.
•
O-rings provide a seal between the bushings 
and the caliper.
•
Uneven pad wear may indicate that the caliper is 
not sliding as designed, and the slide bushings 
require attention.
•
On assembly: lubricate the O.D. of slide bush-
ings or the I.D. of the bore with a high tempera-
ture synthetic grease that is meant for use on 
brake calipers. Typical of these products is 
Versachem Part Number 26111, available 
through NAPA® as Item #BK7653072.
8.
Check the brake caliper bracket for damage or 
loose hardware. See Figure 6.18.
9.
Check the brake rotor as described in the follow-
ing section of this manual before reinstalling the 
caliper. Replace the rotor if necessary.
10.
Installation notes: brake caliper  
See Figure 6.19.
NOTE: A brake pad service kit is available as 
959-04116. This kit is not shown in the Illus-
trated Parts List. The kit consists of: two brake 
pads, two slide pins, and two retaining rings. 
This will service a single wheel. Two kits are 
required for an axle. The same kit is used for 
front and rear wheels 
10a. If brake rotor has been removed, install
the brake rotor.
10b. Clean any grease, oil, or fingerprints from
the brake rotor.
10c. Apply a very small amount of anti-seize
compound to the shoulders of the caliper 
mounting bolts (slide pins).
10d. Position the caliper on the caliper bracket,
and insert the slide pins just far enough to 
hold the caliper in place.
10e. Slip the piston-side brake pad into place,
pushing the slide pins through far enough 
to hold the piston-side pad.
10f. Slip the outside pad into place, and com-
plete the installation of the slide pins: 
push them in until the threads engage, 
then tighten them to the specified torque 
using a 3/8” allen wrench.
10g. Install the C-clips that secure the brake
pads. If there is any question of the condi-
tion of the C-clip replace it with a new one.
Figure 6.17
Slide bushing
O-ring seals
Figure 6.18
Brake caliper
bracket (rotor
removed for 
visibility)
If removed, apply 
thread-locking sealant 
such as Loctite
®
262 (red)
to threads, and tighten
to a torque of 22-26 ft-lbs 
 (30-35 N-m)
Figure 6.19
Slide pins
Caliper
Inside pad
