Cub Cadet 1000 SERIES Service Manual page 65

32.24. Install the brake caliper, tightening the two nuts
to 7 to 10 ft.-lbs., then check and adjust the pad-
to-rotor clearance. See Figure 32.24.
Nuts
Figure 32.24
32.25. Lock the adjustment nut with a new cotter pin.
32.26. Install the rear wheel, tightening the lug nuts to a
torque of 350 to 500 in.-lbs. Lower the tractor to
the ground.
32.27. After any brake service is performed, test the
brakes as described in steps 24.2 through 24.4,
then test-drive the tractor in a safe area that is
free of hazards, obstacles, and by-standers
before returning the tractor to service.
32.28. If there is insufficient travel in the linkage to fully
apply the brakes, a simple visual inspection
should identify the cause.
32.29. Confirm that the brake pedal is firmly attached to
the pedal shaft. See Figure 32.29.
Figure 32.29
32.30. Remove the cutting deck to reach the brake
pedal shaft, bushings, and bracket.
32.31. Check for excessive play in the bushings.
Replace them if they are worn.
32.32. The inboard brake pedal shaft bushing can be
removed by removing the cotter pin and washer
that secure it. See Figure 32.32.
32.33. The brake rod must be disconnected to remove
the outboard brake pedal shaft bushing.
Remove and discard the cotter pin that holds the
brake rod to the brake pedal shaft.
See Figure 32.33.
Cotter pin
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Series 1000 and 1500
Figure 32.32
Figure 32.33