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Jim Stordahl 02-07-2013 14:08:54 66.219.8.179 Report to Moderator	During cold winter weather, one of the rear wheels on my JD 2630 will lock up as if I stepped on the brakes. It happens to one side or the other, but not both at the same time. It only happens during cold northern Minnesota weather - 20"s or below. The tractor is parked inside an unheated, but insulated garage. When I back it out, it"s fine, but after I drive for five minutes or so (to move snow, etc) one of the rear wheels will "lock up". After letting it sit for a while, I"m able to nurse it back to the garage. If I run the garage heater and warm it up before using it, it does not happen. When it does lock up, I cannot move the brake pedal, it seems to have pressure pushing it into the "off" position. Any clues? Thanks Jim [Reply]   [No Email]
jjtractors 02-07-2013 17:18:35 66.244.105.232 Report to Moderator	Re: drive wheels lock on 2630 in cold weather in reply to Jim Stordahl, 02-07-2013 14:08:54   I had a 2630 that did the same thing, changed the oil, still did it, sold the tractor and about a year ago I read on a site that the brakes have a pocket that will hold a small amount of water and freeze, they said to drain the brake valve in question, wish I had known that before I sold it, the local Deere dealer did not know anything about such a thing. Hope this helps you!! [Reply]  [No Email]
bmiller36 02-07-2013 16:54:17 74.33.85.208 Report to Moderator	Re: drive wheels lock on 2630 in cold weather in reply to Jim Stordahl, 02-07-2013 14:08:54   change your hdy oil,your problem will be over. Bob [Reply]  [No Email]
Tx Jim 02-07-2013 15:38:38 67.142.163.27 Report to Moderator	Re: drive wheels lock on 2630 in cold weather in reply to Jim Stordahl, 02-07-2013 14:08:54   Any chance there's moisture in the hyd oil? Have you ever checked hyd filler cap breather to be sure it's free of dirt? [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim Stordahl 02-07-2013 17:45:20 66.219.8.179 Report to Moderator	Re: drive wheels lock on 2630 in cold weather in reply to Tx Jim, 02-07-2013 15:38:38   Thank you all, for such great suggestions! I will follow your advice and see what happens. Thank you! Jim [Reply]  [No Email]