Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 192

Chapter 6 - Hydraulic Brakes
13. Installation notes: Mounting the master cylinder
See Figure 6.39.
Mounting bolts
Figure 6.39
13a. Apply a small amount of thread locking
compound such as Loctite® 242 (blue) to
the bolts that hold the master cylinder to
the frame. Insert the bolts into the master
cylinder prior to setting it in place.
13b. Secure the master cylinder to the frame
with a pair of 1/2" wrenches.
13c. Reconnect the brake actuator rod to the
brake pedal arm with the clevis pin and
new cotter pin.
14. Installation notes: connecting the master cylin-
der:
14a. If bench bleeding tubes are available,
install them in a loop from the outlet ports
on the bottom of the master cylinder to the
reservoir.
14b. Add brake fluid to the reservoir, and pump
the brake pedal until fluid flows from the
bench bleeder tubes without bubbles.
14c. Carefully disconnect the bench bleeder
tubes one at a time and reconnect the
hydraulic lines.
14d. Tighten the banjo bolts to the specified
torque.
15. Bleed the entire brake hydraulic system, starting
at the furthest point of each circuit:
• Check for leaks and pedal feel.
16. Final assembly:
16a. Install the front fender
16b. Install the front spring and damper unit.
16c. Install the wheels
16d. Lower the vehicle to the ground
16e. Test drive the vehicle in a safe area
16f. Install the hood
Torque specifications for master cylinder installation:
Item
Spring and damper
unit bolts
Banjo bolts
Lug nuts
188
ft-lbs N-m
43-64 58-87
20-22 27-30
75 102