Re: Brakes on a 8N

Fessman, I just did mine so I know those springs can be a bear. What I did was to put the shoes on the workbench and installed the adjuster and spring. I then put the shoes around the axle and on the backing plate. I then installed the two other springs on the left side and the one other one on the right side. I used a big pair of pliers and a lot of strength but it worked for me. Hope this helps.

Greg
Nevada

Thanks, I'll try that, and see how it works. It looks like you did a complete restoration in your picture. Did you finish yet??

Fessman

Greg
Nevada

Your suggestion did the trick. It tends to be frustrating when you have to juggle parts and springs. I used your suggestion, then used a length of wire, and some wood to stretch the other spring, then a screw driver to line up the spring and the "supports".

All back together, and now to change some fluids.

Good luck with your tractor, I'll be looking forward to seeing the photos.

Fessman

Greg
Nevada