Service Manual
Workman MD/MDX Page 7 -- 35 Chassis
C. Remove four (4) socket head screws and flange
lock nuts that secure the brake assembly to the
transaxle.
D. Remove brake assembly from the transaxle.
Installation (Fig. 28)
IMPORTANT: Parking brake levers must be posi-
tioned above t he transaxle mount. When positioned
correctly, brake lever will point toward the rear of the
axle.
1. Position brake assembly to the transaxle. Secure
backing plate of the brake assembly to the transaxle with
four (4) socket head screws and flanged lock nuts.
Torque screws to 2 0 f t -- l b ( 2 7 N -- m ) .
2. Position new banjo washer on each side of brake line
fitting (Fig. 29). Insert banjo bolt into fitting and thread
into wheel cylinder. Torque banjo bolt from 15 to 21 ft--lb
(21to28N--m).
3. Secure parking brake cable to the brake lever with
clevis pin and cotter pin.
IMPORTANT: Do not get antiseize lubricant onto
brake shoes.
4. Apply light coat of antiseize lubricant to the transaxle
shaft splines.
5. Secure wheel hub to the shaft with washer, spring
washer and castle nut.
6. Torque castle nut 120ft--lb(163N--m). If slot in nut
does not align with hole in transaxle shaft, tighten nut to
align next slot with hole in shaft. Castle nut torque should
not exceed 200 ft--lb (271 N--m).
7. Secure castle nut to shaft with cotter pin.
8. Slide b rake drum onto wheel hub.
9. Position wheel assembly to the machine with valve
stem facing out and secure with five (5) lug nuts.
10.Lower machine to ground.
11.Torque lug nuts in a crossing pattern from 80 to 90
ft--lb (108 to 122 N--m).
12.Check parking brake operation. Adjust parking brake
if necessary (see Parking Brake Adjustment in the Ad-
justments section of this chapter).
13.Bleed brakes (see Bleed Brake System in this sec-
tion).
CAUTION
After servicing brake system components, al -
ways check the brakes in a wide open, level area
that is free of other p ersons and obstructions.
14.Check brake operation.
Burnish Brake Shoes
After brake shoe replacement, burnish (break--in) the
brakes before use.
1. Bring the machine to full speed and apply the brakes
to rapidly stop the machine without skidding or locking
up the wheels.
2. Repeat this procedure 10 times. To avoid overheat-
ing the brakes, wait 1 minute between each stop.
1. Brake assembly
2. Wheel cylinder
3. Banjo washer
4. Banjo bolt
5. Brake line
Figure 29
5
4
1
2
3
15 to 21 ft--lb
(21to28N--m)
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