John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 175)

7. Inspect lining on brake shoes (A) for wear or oil
contamination. Replace shoes if worn. Inspect axle oil
seal if shoes are oily.
8. Inspect return spring (B) and hold-down springs (C)
for wear or stretching.
9. Check adjuster assembly (D) for ease of movement.
10. Remove brake return spring (B), hold-down springs
(C), adjuster (D), and shoes (A).
A—Brake Shoes
B—Return Spring
C—Hold-Down Springs
D—Adjuster Assembly
M36573
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11. Disconnect return spring (A).
12. Remove nut (B), plate or washer (D) and spring (C).
A—Return Spring
B—Nut
C—Spring
D—Plate (Early Models)
—Washer (Later Models)
Early Models
Later Models
M78048
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M78049
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-13FEB95
MX,15905010,20 -19-14FEB95
MX,15905010,21 -19-07MAR95
Brakes/Brakes
TM1590 (17MAY95)
60-10-3
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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60
10
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