Checking Brake Pads

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

2. 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.
   
   

   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. If present, remove center cap before removing wheel.

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   Remove the wheel bolts (A).

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5. Remove the wheel assembly.

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   Right front brake pads are shown

   Inspect brake pads (B) for wear or damage. Check each pads thickness. Material must not be less than minimum specification. If below specification or brake pad is damaged, see your John Deere dealer for replacement service.

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

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

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

9. Repeat procedure for remaining three wheels.

10. Lower machine to the ground.

11. Tighten wheel bolts to:

    • Standard wheel assembly: 108 N·m (80 lb·ft)
    • Sport wheel assembly: 142 N·m (105 lb·ft)