Posted by F4RM@11 on July 11, 2012 at 07:26:16 from (65.24.152.188):
In Reply to: Super MTA brakes posted by JD Tim on July 09, 2012 at 17:21:28:
Having just completed a brake job on my Super M, I agree with everyone else so far on the brakes.
1. Remove the brake housings and verify that the surfaces are not glazed over and that everything is clean.
2. Dust boots keep dirt and dust out, which prolongs the friction surfaces inside.
3. I was able to use a 4" wire wheel to deglaze surfaces. Having some turned on a lathe may be necessary for extreme pitting, glazing, or rust.
4. Clean and smooth the expanders, ramps, and ball bearings that ride in the ramps. Again, I used a 4" wire wheel on everything to remove rust and built up dirt.
After reassembly and proper adjustment the brakes are awesome and have no problems stopping the tractor. With a multi-ton piece of iron rolling along, you're time is worth looking inside the brake housings.
I have a few photos up here: http://farmhacker.wordpress.com
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