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Chapter 6 - hydraulic brakes – Cub Cadet 4 x 4 Volunteer User Manual

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Chapter 6 - Hydraulic Brakes

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11.

Bleed the hydraulic system, if necessary.

12.

Install the wheels, and lower the vehicle to the
ground.

13.

Test-drive the vehicle in a safe area before
returning it to service.

Torque specifications for Brake Pads section:

* Apply anti-seize compound

** Apply releasable thread locking compound

Item

ft-lbs

N-m

Caliper slide pins*

22-26

30-35

Caliper bracket bolts**

22-26

30-35

Lug nuts

65-75

88-102

Component Repair: Brake calipers

1.

Remove the brake caliper as described previ-
ously in the AT-WHEEL COMPONENTS section
of this manual.

2.

Remove and inspect the slide bushings that go
over the mounting pins. See Figure 6.20.

NOTE: Clean any light corrosion with a Scotch-

Brite®

pad or similar product.

3.

Upon removal of the slide bushings remove and
inspect the O-rings.
Replace any O-ring that shows signs of wear.
See Figure 6.21.

4.

Secure the caliper in a vise making sure not to
damage the casting or distort the bore.

Figure 6.20

Brake caliper

Slide bushings

Figure 6.21