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Farmall M brake band adjustment

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Monte

02-09-2005 14:55:20




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I just bought my first tractor, but the right brake band was busted. I bought new bands and installed them on both sides. I jacked up the rear tires and adjusted the set screw on the bottom of the cover and the break pedal travel per the book instructions, but with the tire off the ground, I still can't turn it by hand.
Any help would be greatful.
Thanks.




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little john

02-09-2005 15:19:58




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 Re: Farmall M brake band adjustment in reply to Monte, 02-09-2005 14:55:20  
Hey, Monte
When I bought replacement bands for my '44 "H" (from the IH dealer) they were so tight that I had to reshape the bands to fit into the housing, and back all the adjustments off.



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Wayne Swenson

02-09-2005 15:09:23




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 Re: Farmall M brake band adjustment in reply to Monte, 02-09-2005 14:55:20  
Firml apply & lock the brakes; turn the set screw all the way in & then back out ½ turn. Lock the nut to maintain this adjustment.
The brake pedals should have 1-1½" travel measured at the transmission cover.
Is the transmission lube warm or is the gear oil so cold that it acts more like grease??
The shifter needs to be in neutral when trying to rotate 1 wheel. The opposite side tire should be blocked front & back to prevent movement.

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Monte

02-09-2005 16:48:29




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 Re: Farmall M brake band adjustment in reply to Wayne Swenson, 02-09-2005 15:09:23  
The transmission lube is cold.
I can hear it dragging inside the brake cover.
the opposite side tire was on the ground and blocked movement.



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williamf

02-10-2005 02:00:17




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 Re: Farmall M brake band adjustment in reply to Monte, 02-09-2005 16:48:29  
The band is almost certain to rub against the drum and cover enough to hear even if its adjusted right.
This may sound like a lot of trouble, but to make sure it's the brakes you could take the covers off, remove the bands, and try to turn it again.
Wm



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