Farmall M brakes

Trent Couch · Aug 18, 2017

I have finished installing new brake bands on my Farmall M but what seems unusual is when I went to adjust the left hand side brake the adjuster when I adjusted for my pedal free play is cranked all the way down almost I will include a picture has anyone else experienced this when installing new bands? The right hand side has plenty of adjustment left for when that side wears.

FBH44 · Aug 18, 2017

If the M is like the H, you might adjust the little bolts and locknuts on the bottom of the brake housings first. As I recall you loosen the locknut, run the little bolt up snug, then back off 1/4 turn, snug down the locknut, and only then do you adjust the brakes. As I recall on my H, the M might be different. Your manual will tell you.

Loren in Iowa · Aug 18, 2017

Put new bands on an M a few years ago. Had a heck of a time getting one of the bands into the housing, and onto the tractor. Couldn't adjust them. Bands had come from Ebay, probably Chinese made, and were built too big. Got another new band from All States Tractor Parts, and everything went together fine.

Janicholson · Aug 18, 2017

The band length is wrong. even an eighth of an inch will put it beyond adjustment. You could try putting them on opposite sides to see if it made a better fit. (mark them first to assure no confusion) Getting the originals relined at a heavy equipment shop or brake specialty shop for cranes and wenches can work. Jim

rustyfarmall · Aug 18, 2017

(quoted from post at 09:37:20 08/18/17) If the M is like the H, you might adjust the little bolts and locknuts on the bottom of the brake housings first. As I recall you loosen the locknut, run the little bolt up snug, then back off 1/4 turn, snug down the locknut, and only then do you adjust the brakes. As I recall on my H, the M might be different. Your manual will tell you.

Yes, the M is the same as the H.

rustyfarmall · Aug 18, 2017

The drums wear down also, and that MIGHT be the reason for the poor fit, but usually it is the fault of the band itself. I've had to "tweak" the bands slightly to get a good fit. A band that is too long, can be "shortened" by bending the band right next to the eye hole. Either bend it up, or bend it down. Whatever seems to work.

It's too bad the aftermarket folks can't seem to follow the specs on a blueprint and then do periodic quality checks to ensure the various jigs remain in spec.

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