M setting brakes

Bill Bowen · May 25, 2011

Drove my new toy last week for the first time.Trying to set brakes from seat almost impossible.Is there a rod assembly that can be used on a M.Also really surprised at the difference between 4th and 5th gear.A lot faster than the H. Thanks Bill

Charlie M · May 25, 2011

My M is a lot faster in all gears than my H. I know later tractors had an attachment for setting the brakes without bending over so far - don't know if the same attachement works on a M. If it does I may find one myself.

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2011

Go to (www.oemtractorparts.com) they sell a setup that you can set brake without having to bend way over.

Allan in NE · May 25, 2011

Yeah, those Ms are nasty for that. Do a search on ebay for "brakelock".

Allan

kevinj54 · May 25, 2011

I use a light gauge chain from the lock to the empty hole in the hyd arm by the switch

W.Brehm · May 25, 2011

Isn't there supposed to be a handle to release and set the brakes?

kevinj54 · May 25, 2011

Nope

armand tatro · May 25, 2011

Make something like Allan is showing you in his picture to lock the brakes. To release the brakes push against the pedals and the locking latch will fall down. BTW do you have an operators manual? Armand

CNKS · May 25, 2011

I don't know what has been done to your H or M. But, from the factory 4th in both tractors is a little over 5 mph, unless either has the 7 mph 4th option. 5th in the H is 15 and a fraction, M 16 and a fraction. Rear tire size can make a significant difference in either. Factory specs are 11.2-38 with the H and 13.6-38 with the M.

gene bender · May 25, 2011

Yes there were several types of brake locks sold either using a pull sod or the step-on type all you needed to do was press the brakes again and they would unlock.

gene bender · May 25, 2011

You haven been around many Ms or the Hs as they both had varouis types of aftermarket brake locks.

55 50 Ron · May 25, 2011

I find setting the factory brake lock on an "M" or "H" is pretty easy. That is if every thing moves freely and is not worn or bent. I don't have any trouble bending over or reaching down and I'm 74 !! I am 6,1 and have been told I've got long arms; maybe that helps !!

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2011

On my H i carry a long screwdriver in the toolbox on the seat tube to lift up the latch as i put my foot on the brake pedals. MJ

kevinj54 · May 26, 2011

(quoted from post at 22:08:54 05/25/11) You haven been around many Ms or the Hs as they both had varouis types of aftermarket brake locks.

If you are talking to me, I am not aware that IH ever supplied one with the machine. The poster asked if it was SUPPOSED to have one.

I am aware of many aftermarkets including my little piece of chain since I have rear remote and the hose cover is in place.

Allan in NE · May 26, 2011

There is, look at the picture.

Left foot activates the brake lock; tap the brake as you normally would to release.

Allan

kevinj54 · May 26, 2011

(quoted from post at 08:33:06 05/26/11) There is, look at the picture.

Left foot activates the brake lock; tap the brake as you normally would to release.

Allan

So are you saying that IH provided those????? It wont work well with hyd hoses and the factory cover in place will it????

rustyfarmall · May 26, 2011

(quoted from post at 04:34:49 05/26/11)

(quoted from post at 08:33:06 05/26/11) There is, look at the picture.

Left foot activates the brake lock; tap the brake as you normally would to release.

Allan

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So are you saying that IH provided those????? It wont work well with hyd hoses and the factory cover in place will it????

I've never seen the style that Allen posted a picture of, but there were several different styles available. I don't think IH manufactured any of them. They were ALL made by aftermarket manufacturers, but you COULD purchase one from your IH dealer. The H that my dad owned had a totally different style that worked quite well. I've been intending to re-create one or two for my Hs.

mkirsch · May 26, 2011

(quoted from post at 16:29:18 05/25/11) Isn't there supposed to be a handle to release and set the brakes?

People were skinny and flexible in the 1940's.

Bill Bowen · May 26, 2011

I am 70 with short arms and long belly. Bill

Bill Bowen · May 26, 2011

Don't know what old owners might have done.It is a 1947 and that is mighty fast 16 mph. Bill

55 50 Ron · May 26, 2011

When I was a teen-ager, Dad farmed a 1/4 section that was about 10 miles away from the home farm. I made many trips with the "M" pulling a flat bed trailer with implements on it to that 1/4 section. 5th gear didn't seem "fast enough" after 4 or 5 miles!

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