Posted by Leo Davinci on August 30, 2010 at 06:38:01 from (72.237.59.186):
In Reply to: Re: F-340 Brakes posted by rustyfarmall on August 29, 2010 at 11:16:54:
I guess the fast wear comes because I ride the brake downhill to avoid having to use a slower gear. However, even when properly adjusted, this tractor seems to have weak brakes if it is attached to much of a load, especially when attempting to stop while backing down hill. My M does not seem to suffer from either problem, and it also has disk brakes.
I'd also like to add that I "adjust" the brake by using a lathe to remove material from the inner contact edge of the outer brake cover, effectively reducing the space around the disks until they almost touch. Once reassembled, I only turn the adjuster ball nut to "fine tune" it. This method maintains the proper "geometry" for the linkage inside for maximum mechanical advantage to the operator for easy braking. It works great for a while--but not for long, and to lesser effect in reverse.
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