Torque Specifications For Brake Pads Section; Component Repair: Brake Calipers - Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook

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:

Item
Caliper slide pins*
Caliper bracket bolts**
Lug nuts
* Apply anti-seize compound
** Apply releasable thread locking compound
ft-lbs N-m
22-26 30-35
22-26 30-35
65-75 88-102
Chapter 6 - Hydraulic Brakes

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.
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Brake caliper
Slide bushings
Figure 6.20
Figure 6.21