Cub Cadet 6X4 User Manual

Chapter 6 - Hydraulic Brakes
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5d. Remove the dust seal from the push rod
end of the master cylinder.
See Figure 6.47.
5e. Carefully fixture the master cylinder in a
vice. Do not clamp it tightly enough to dis-
tort the bore. Do not damage any of the
threaded features or sealing surfaces.
5f. Move the push rod aside to gain access to
the retaining ring that holds it in the bore.
Remove the retaining ring.
See Figure 6.48.
5g. Withdraw the push rod, retaining ring, and
retaining plate from the bore.
NOTE: The rear piston assembly is lightly spring
loaded. It should extend slightly from the bore of
the cylinder under its own spring pressure.
Figure 6.47
Dust seal
Match mark for jam nut
Figure 6.48
Retaining
ring
Push rod
6. Remove the rear piston and spring from the
master cylinder bore. See Figure 6.49.
7. Remove the master cylinder from the vise and
gently rap it, (bore side down) on a wood-topped
work bench to dislodge the front piston.
See Figure 6.50.
Figure 6.49
Rear piston assembly
Figure 6.50
Rear piston
(Near open end of cylinder)
Front piston
(Near blind end
of cylinder bore)

Cub Cadet 6X4 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	6X4
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English