Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• 3/8" 3/8" drive socket
• 1/2" 3/8" drive socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• sand paper/emery paper
• brake cleaner
• anti-seize lubricant

Procedure:

• elevate the lawn tractor on ramps at the rear to access the braking system
• remove the cotter pin on the push rod
• flip the arm towards the rear of the lawn tractor and pull the push rod out
• using a 3/8" socket on a 3/8" ratchet, remove the front and rear bolts (two in total) on the caliper, be very careful not to break them
• now pull the caliper assembly off, be careful not to lose the brake pad or backer plate
• remove the 1/2" lock nut to remove the lever using a 1/2" socket on the 3/8" drive ratchet
• now the push pins will be exposed on the caliper, ensure they are not seized
• if they are, remove them, clean them up with sand paper or emery paper, clean up the holes using the sand paper or emery paper, apply anti-seize lubricant, then reinstall pins and ensure they work freely
• reassemble caliper assembly
• spray rotor down with brake cleaner
• if the rotor does need to be removed, remove the center nut and pull the rotor off to access the rear pad
• there will be a key for the output shaft, do not lose that also
• reinstallation of rotor in reverse
• reinstall caliper assembly
• reinstall push rod
• now it is time for the adjustment
• first tight the lever nut where the brake is about 1/8" away from the pins in it's none activate position
• adjusted the push rod so the spring on the push rod starts to touch the lever when the brake/clutch pedal is half way depressed
• there should be about 1 1/4" from the lever to the spring in the neutral/released position
• ensure both nuts are tight on the push rod so it won't travel out of adjustment