BN brake question

Tom Fleming · Jan 8, 2015

I am working on a 1946 BN. The brake bands that were on it were the ones with 2 pins and a pivot. the parts book only shows the 1 piece brake bands with the rod already attached.

Problem is, I ordered new brake bands, the ones for the 2 pins and pivot (separate rod). They say they are for the 7" brake drum, but they appear to be about 1/2" - 3/4" too short.

anyone have similar issues with repro brake bands? should I try using the older style single piece with the rod connected?

Lawrence Ellenberger · Jan 8, 2015

Take the old bands to a shop that does brakes and they'll probably re-line them. If they are rusty and shot, that's another story. LE

gene bender · Jan 8, 2015

Somehow you had the wrong bands they are one piece with the rod. Never seen anything else but the band with the rod on all the many i have redone brakes. Just another example of what you can find on a old tractor as its hard o tell what someone had in mind prevously.

Tom Fleming · Jan 9, 2015

Thanks Gene, that is kind of what I figured. I have no problem going to the 1 piece bands. Just makes me scratch my head that the 2 piece ones in it worked, and the replacement ones don't.

Oh well, I'll get the one piece bands. Anyone need a set of brake bands for a Super A or 100?

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