Checking Brake Pads

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

2. 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.
   
   

   Place jack stands under frame, not under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting machine.

   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

3. 
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   Wheel may or may not have a cap to remove when removing the wheel.

   Remove the wheel bolts (A).

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4. Remove the wheel assembly.

5. 
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   Inspect brake pad’s friction material (B) for wear or damage. Check each pad’s friction material thickness should not be less than minimum specification. If below this specification or brake pad friction material is damaged, see your John Deere dealer for replacement service.

   Friction Material	Thickness	1 mm (3/64 in.)

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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)