1950 H Brake Issue

wilsonsk · Jan 18, 2014

I have a 1950 H, I've had it for a couple years, this is the first year I have put any time on it plowing snow, Meyers 7 1/2' snowplow blade on the loader arms. It works well, but my left brake was almost non-existent, went all of the way down and did nothing, I adjusted it so there is some pedal resistance, but it is pretty ineffective compared to the right brake, that one works well. What am I looking at? New band?

Thanks,

Steve

LMack · Jan 18, 2014

Does the 1950 have band breaks? If yes then you need a new band. Sometimes the lining on the bands just peals off. I would replace both so that they would match if it were me.

wilsonsk · Jan 18, 2014

Pretty sure is has band vs. disc brakes. I don't hear any grinding, scraping or feel anything. I would say it feels like maybe there is grease in it maybe?

I'm out of adjustment as well.

Steve

Allan in NE · Jan 18, 2014

Yep,

My H is doing the same thing on the right. Need to stop and put a new band in 'er.

Allan

wilsonsk · Jan 18, 2014

I adjusted it as far as it would go today and it's better, but I can't lock up the left tire in the snow no matter how hard I push. I'll order up a new band.

Thanks,

Steve

LMack · Jan 18, 2014

If you do have grease, I would check the rear end/transmission for water. If it has been stored outside water will come in around the gear stick. In the day the use and heat would drive off the water as vapor. Remove the bottom plug and see if you get water. If yes there are historical post on how to deal with cleaning the rear end. Then clean up the breaks and replace the band.

Zachary Hoyt · Jan 18, 2014

I have good used bands if you are interested. Usually sell them for
$20.
Zach

S2710 · Jan 18, 2014

If it has oil on the band then you need to replace the seal. If you don't your new brake will get full of oil and not work either.

Bob

wilsonsk · Jan 18, 2014

Awesome, thanks Zach, I'll get it apart and see how things look. Like I said, adjusting made a difference, I can feel the difference in the pedal, but the right brake locks up the wheel pretty easily, the left I can feel it doing something now, but can't lock it up.

FBH44 · Jan 19, 2014

Here"s how I adjust the bands on my "50 "H";
To Adjust / Tighten Up Brakes;
[To Move Brake Pedals Closer to Transmission Cover; ]
 Un-do bottom locknut on bottom of brake drum housing.
 Then re-adjust bottom square-head bolt up firmly, then down ~ ½ / ~ ¾ turn.
 Tighten the bottom locknut BUT NOT TOO TIGHT, you may rip it out.
 Remove cotter pins.
 Un-do the rear portion of the springs.
 Remove the clevis pins.
 Thread IN the clevis to tighten up the brakes. [1 full turn moves brake pedal ~ 1/8” closer to transmission cover.]
 Reassemble.
 Do each side evenly, so tractor brakes evenly left/fright.

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