Kubota M108S, Workshop Manual

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M108S, WSM BRAKES
(2) Removing Master Cylinder and Equalizer
Removing Master Cylinder and Equalizer
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Precaution of Disassembling and Assembling for Hydraulic
Brake
• Wash all parts with clean brake oil (refer to “4. LUBRICANTS,
FUEL AND COOLANT” at “G. GENERAL” section).
• Before assembling the cylinder cups and O-rings, immerse them
in clean brake oil or apply silicon grease to them.
Use only the brake oil or silicon grease, otherwise the cylinder
cups may be deteriorated.
• It is recommended to replace the cylinder cups and gasket with
new ones.
• Check the cylinder port for clogging, the inner surface of cylinder
and piston sliding part for damage, wear and rust the spacer for
breakage and deformation, the return spring for fatigue and rust.
If any defect is found, replace.
1. Open the bonnet (1) and disconnect the battery negative terminal
and head light 4P connector (5).
2. Remove the bonnet dampers (2) and close the bonnet (1).
3. Close the bonnet, then remove the bonnet hinge mounting
screws (3) from the holes (4) in the upper part of bonnet.
4. Remove the bonnet (1).
5. Remove the front brake pipes (7).
6. Remove the clevis pin from push rod end.
7. Remove the master cylinder (6).
8. Remove the equalizer (8).
(When reassembling)
• After mounting the master cylinder and equalizer, be sure to
bleed air (refer to “[14] OTHERS” at “G. GENERAL” section).
IMPORTANT
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• When disconnecting the battery cords, disconnect the
grounding cord first. When connecting, positive cord first.
W1015622
Tightening torque Brake pipe nut
16 to 24 N·m
1.6 to 2.5 kgf·m
12 to 18 lbf·ft
(1) Bonnet
(2) Damper
(3) Hole
(4) Screw (5) 4P Connector
(6) Master Cylinder
(7) Front Brake Pipe
(8) Equalizer
KiSC issued 06, 2007 A