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Re: WET Brake?
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Posted by mikeinmo on April 09, 2003 at 11:19:12 from (208.31.189.205):
In Reply to: WET Brake? posted by danny carroll on April 09, 2003 at 10:46:47:
Brakes run in oilbath. Usually same fluid as in rear axle housing. As opposed to a "dry brake" where the brakes are not running in oil. Wet brakes are usually smoother and last longer and are more effective. You also don't have to worry about a seal leaking rear end grease on the brakes and causing problems. I know of Ford models with wet brakes for example 6600 and 7700 tractors with close to 10,000 hours on them and never had anything done to the brakes.
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