Checking Brake Pads

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

2. Avoid injury! The machine falls or slips from an unsafe lifting device or supports.

   • Use a safe lifting device rated for the lifted load.
   • Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and block wheels before servicing.
   
   

   Avoid damage! 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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   Remove wheel nuts (A).

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4. Remove the wheel assembly.

5. 
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   Shown from above brake caliper.

   Inspect brake pads friction material (B) for wear or damage. Check each pads friction material thickness. If below specification or brake pad friction material is damaged, see your John Deere dealer for replacement service.

   Brake Pad Friction Material Minimum	Thickness	1 mm (1/32 in.)

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

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

8. Repeat procedure for remaining three wheels.

9. Lower machine completely to the ground.

10. Tighten wheel nuts to specification.

    Wheel Nuts
    Standard Wheel Assembly (Steel)	Torque	54 N·m (40 lb.-ft.)
    Sport Wheel Assembly (Alloy)	Torque	142 N·m (105 lb.-ft.)