Service Steering & Brakes

Brake Fluid

The following heavy duty brake fluid is PREFERRED for all drum and disc brakes:

• Brake Fluid - DOT3

Other brake fluids may be used if they provide the following:

• Conforms to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 116.

• Minimum wet boiling point 140°C (284°F).

• Minimum dry boiling point 232°C (450°F) to prevent vapor lock.

Checking Brake Fluid Level


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid contamination of the brake fluid. Thoroughly clean area around the filler cap before removing. Do not open the brake fluid reservoir cap unless absolutely necessary. Use extreme care when filling the reservoir. Fluid spilled on painted surfaces can cause damage. Use only brake fluid from a sealed container.

1. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Open hood.

NOTE: Do not overfill reservoir. If you do overfill, leakage can occur.

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3. Visually check brake fluid reservoir. Brake fluid level must be between “MIN” (A) and “MAX” (B) marks. If fluid is low:

• Carefully clean area around reservoir cap (C).

• Remove reservoir cap and add fluid to the “MAX” mark.

4. Install reservoir cap.

5. Close hood.

Checking Brake Pads

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports.

• Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.

• Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and block wheels before servicing.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Place jack stands under frame, not under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting machine.

2. Raise machine with a safe lifting device and lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports. Block wheels remaining on the ground to prevent machine movement.

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Picture Note: Wheel may or may not have a cap to remove when removing the wheel.

3. Remove the wheel bolts (A).

4. Remove the wheel assembly.

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5. Inspect brake pad’s friction material (B) for wear or damage. Check each pad’s friction material thickness: Minimum specification should be 1 mm (3/64 in.). If below this specification or brake pad friction material is damaged, see your John Deere dealer for replacement service.

6. Install wheel assembly with valve stem to the outside.

7. Tighten wheel bolts evenly in alternating sequence until snug.

8. Repeat procedure for remaining three wheels.

9. Lower machine completely to the ground.

10. Tighten wheel bolts to:

• Standard wheel assembly - 108 N•m (80 lb-ft)

• Sport wheel assembly - 142 N•m (105 lb-ft)

Adjusting Park Brake

For proper adjustment of the park brake system, see your John Deere Dealer.

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