Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Service Manual

Chassis
5‐27
Inspecting the Brake Master Cylinder
1. Inspect
 Brake master cylinder (1).
Look for scratches or wear.
 Brake master cylinder body
Look for cracks or damage.
 Brake fluid passages
Blow out with compressed
air.
 Brake fluid reservoir (1)
 Brake fluid reservoir
diaphragm (2).
Look for cracks or damage.
Installing the Brake Master Cylinder
1. Install the brake master cylinder
16Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
2. Install the brake line:
19Nm (1.9 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
3. Ins
tall the copper washers, brake
hose and union bolt.
27Nm (2.7 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
4. Fill the reservoir.
Must use DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
5. Bleed the brake system.
6. Recheck the brake fluid level.
Above the minimum Level mark.
7. Adjust the brake pedal free play.

Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	Challenger 500
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English