Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 187

10. Assemble the caliper using the new parts con-
tained in the kit, installed as described in the dis-
assembly process. See Figure 6.25.
Caliper housing
O-rings
Piston
Figure 6.25
11. Lubricate the bore of the caliper with brake fluid.
Lubricate the piston with brake fluid or a suitable
brake assembly lubricant such as Sil-Glyde
available from NAPA® auto parts (p/n:765-
1351).
CAUTION: Do not get brake fluid on painted sur-
faces. Brake fluid dissolves or damages many
types of paint.
12. Install the new square section O-rings into the
grooves inside of the bore.
13. Carefully insert the piston into the bore of the
cylinder. See Figure 6.26.
Insert piston
into bore
14. Install the bleeder screws.
15. Lubricate and install the o-rings and slide bush-
ings
™
,
NOTE: On assembly: lubricate the O.D. of slide
bushings or the I.D. of the bore with a high tem-
perature 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. Sil-
Glyde™ is also a suitable lubricate.
16. Install the caliper as describe in the Brake Pad
section on this manual.
17. Bleed the hydraulic system
18. Install the wheel, and lower the vehicle to the
ground.
19. Test drive the vehicle in a safe area before
returning it to service.
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Figure 6.26