TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Farmall & IHC Tractors Discussion Forum

IH 560 brakes, IH disk brake question?

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

Rick in Central

04-11-2007 09:18:46

Report to Moderator

The question is realy on IH disk brakes in general, I never had much luck with these type of brakes. If in good order will they work good as any other brand like on a John Deere 60? For me I usaly have to step on them hard as possible to get a tractor to stop and I don't think that is normal.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

steelfronts

04-12-2007 06:36:33

Report to Moderator

Re: IH 560 brakes, IH disk brake question? in reply to Rick in Central MD , 04-11-2007 09:18:46

Rick Those brakes will work as good as any other brakes. The surfaces need to be serviced due to wear just like turning a drum or rotor. Then the cover has to be machined to make up what was removed in surfacing.When assembled there is only a few thousandths of clearance.Also all the things posted below.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

r4etired

04-11-2007 18:16:24

Report to Moderator

Re: IH 560 brakes, IH disk brake question? in reply to Rick in Central MD , 04-11-2007 09:18:46

I think the biggest problem with IH disc brakes because original disc's are no longer available.I have worked on several of them. All replacement disc's today are aftermarket, the compound in them is much harder than the originals. I now take both band and disc brakes to a clutch and brake shop for relining.They use a softer compound in their linings, Sliding the tires backwards is no problem,

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Arlen -MN.

04-11-2007 17:43:16

Report to Moderator

Re: IH 560 brakes, IH disk brake question? in reply to Rick in Central MD , 04-11-2007 09:18:46

Thanks for your help on these brakes ,Bob. I have a 400 Farmall I,ve been thinking of getting rid of before it killed me. I,ve worked on the brakes many times, but am never sure if they will hold. Especially backwards. I think one side may be binding on the shaft. I will have to take another look.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Bob M

04-11-2007 13:09:20

Report to Moderator

Re: IH 560 brakes, IH disk brake question? in reply to Rick in Central MD , 04-11-2007 09:18:46

I can't speak for 560 disk brakes. But I've operated/worked on Super H/M disks (which I believe are identical to the 560) for 40+ years.

My experience is IHC disk brakes - when properly maintained and adjusted - work just well a dry disks by the other tractor builders. (And they work better/last longer than most external band and internal drum brakes of the same era...)

A few things that help disks perform well and live long:

- Don't let ANY oil get into them. Bull pinion shaft seals must tight!
- Don't let water get into them either. Rust raises hell with friction surfaces.
- Keep the bull pinion splines clean and LIGHTLY lubricated.
- Replace the friction disks if they become worn, oil-soaked or glazed. And if the cast iron braking surfaces are glazed, sand them clean before installing new disks.
- Keep the actuating (center) disk assembly clean. Replace the balls if they become worn or deformed.
- Keep the pedal linkages properly adjusted. DO NOT let them drag so the brakes overheat!! - If a pedal return spring breaks replace it IMMEDIATELY. Or at least put a bungee on the pedal to hold it in the released position until you can get a new spring.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy