Posted by Gary T. on December 11, 2008 at 02:04:05 from (193.200.150.45):
I have a Farmall Super M. Which I bought last summer. When I got it, one brake held, the other did not work at all. I took apart the bad one and replaced the disks, cleaned everything up, and put in new balls and springs. I also found a lot of slop in the linkage piece that attaches to the pedal, so I had a friend weld the elongated hole to make it round again. I was very careful to be sure everything was sone right.
Now, the brakes on that side lock up. I still do not feel they are the greatest brake, they seem to be either all ON or all OFF, not much in between. On a hill, I still have to put every ounce of effort I have to hold the tractor in place. But that replaced brake locks up tight, so I have to keep backing up to release it almsot everytime I use the pedal firmly. I've taken it apart several times again, reversed that center piece (from side to side), and tried other adjustments. No matter what I do, it locks up and is still a poor brake until it totally locks.
The side I did not work on is also a poor brake, but does not lock up.
Either way, I am not happy with these brakes. Before this tractor I had a Farmall H with band brakes. Even with worn shoes, that tractor stopped much better.
I know the standard M tractors have band brakes. If I replace the housing, can I change this Super M to the band type brakes? I've spent a fortune on these disk brakes and all they do is irritate me. If I cant change it, I will likely sell the tractor and get a standard M. These brakes are dangerous, and I've run out of ideas how to fix them.
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