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LJS30 11-07-2009 10:42:52 24.43.174.32 108604 Report to Moderator	Hey guys I have a brake leak coming out of my left rear wheel. How many possible seals could be involved? Could I fix this issue myself though I'm a rookie when it comes to tractor repair? Any advice and assistance is greatly welcome. [Reply]   [No Email]
LJS30 11-08-2009 13:03:53 24.43.174.32 108642 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to k9mills, 11-07-2009 10:42:52   DavidP, South Wales said: (quoted from post at 18:40:59 11/08/09) OK, but we still need to know if you have a brake drum immediately inside the wheel. DavidP Not sure check these out though. [/img]   [Reply]   [No Email]
DavidP, South Wales 11-09-2009 01:12:27 78.145.72.156 108664 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to LJS30, 11-08-2009 13:03:53   Hello, Thanks for the photos. You have PAVT (Power Assisted Variable Track) wheels (think you call them 'Spin-out) fitted. I am unable to clarify from the photos whether you have a brake drum fitted. I would think that it is extremely unlikely that there is one as I don't think there could be enough room inside the wheel centre for a 14" drum. So, back to the beginning to clarify this. Do you have a fluid reservoir for the brake fluid? Are the pedals connected to a master cylinder? Do you have pipes or rods going to the back axle? I suspect that you will have the normal inboard wet disc brake system. The leak if not brake fluid will almost certainly be from the hub seal. Removal of the hub is straight forward but you will almost certainly need the special puller to remove the epicyclic reduction unit from the hub. In the past my MF dealer has had to do them for me as he has the correct hydraulic puller and tooling. If you are able to slacken the clamp bolts and spin the wheel out that may show what is inside the wheel hub. DavidP   [Reply]   [Send Email]
LJS30 11-08-2009 07:13:15 24.43.174.32 108627 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to ct wagner, 11-07-2009 10:42:52   DavidP, South Wales said: (quoted from post at 14:33:38 11/08/09) Hello LJS, This is interesting. Just about all 290s in the UK and Europe have standard inboard disc brakes. My Bepco catalogue lists normal '135' type shoes for a 290. The drum is different as you would expect due the the different rear wheel fitting. It is listed as single brake drum and secondary brakes Germany. Do you have brake drums fitted? Although not listed for the 290 there are double sided cylinders listed for the 390 that look as if they will fit a back plate. The shoes may be secondary brakes. Does your tractor have anything of an 'industrial' history? David P Nope, we purchased it from "Artesia Implements" over here in Temecula, California.   [Reply]   [No Email]
DavidP, South Wales 11-08-2009 09:40:59 78.149.45.160 108636 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to LJS30, 11-08-2009 07:13:15   OK, but we still need to know if you have a brake drum immediately inside the wheel. DavidP   [Reply]   [Send Email]
LJS30 11-07-2009 17:51:47 24.43.174.32 108617 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to pgl4vt, 11-07-2009 10:42:52   DavidP, South Wales said: (quoted from post at 23:50:57 11/07/09) Hello, Are you sure that it is brake fluid that you are loosing? Where is it coming from? Is it from the axle shaft flange? Most brake systems are located either side of the final drive unit and are actuated by an external cylinder. Could you be a bit more specific? DavidP Well I'm fairly certain it's brake fluid. The fluid is leaking both on the inner part of the wheel thus seeping outside the wheel. More specifically it's the left and I have no brake pedal resistance going to that side.   [Reply]   [No Email]
DavidP, South Wales 11-08-2009 05:33:38 92.26.130.124 108624 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to LJS30, 11-07-2009 17:51:47   Hello LJS, This is interesting. Just about all 290s in the UK and Europe have standard inboard disc brakes. My Bepco catalogue lists normal '135' type shoes for a 290. The drum is different as you would expect due the the different rear wheel fitting. It is listed as single brake drum and secondary brakes Germany. Do you have brake drums fitted? Although not listed for the 290 there are double sided cylinders listed for the 390 that look as if they will fit a back plate. The shoes may be secondary brakes. Does your tractor have anything of an 'industrial' history? David P   [Reply]   [Send Email]
DavidP, South Wales 11-07-2009 14:50:57 78.144.26.44 108609 Report to Moderator	Re: Massey Ferguson 290 (Brake Fluid Leak) in reply to LJS30, 11-07-2009 10:42:52   Hello, Are you sure that it is brake fluid that you are loosing? Where is it coming from? Is it from the axle shaft flange? Most brake systems are located either side of the final drive unit and are actuated by an external cylinder. Could you be a bit more specific? DavidP   [Reply]   [Send Email]