Farmall H brake bands

Chuck NH · May 17, 2015

Bought replacement brake bands (made overseas of course) for my H and they don't look like the original ones I removed. I use this tractor and brakes are kinda important. Not wanting to do this job several times, does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Wayne in MN · May 17, 2015

Take old ones & get relined?
Someone on this site should be able to recommend a source for you.

CNKS · May 17, 2015

Get them from CaseIH. May not fit perfectly but should be usable. I bought some several years from CaseIH, they did not appear to fit perfectly but are ok.

riverbend · May 17, 2015

Anyplace that relines truck or industrial clutches and brakes can do them. They can even put on a thicker lining to make up for a worn drum. Northeast Brake and Equipment Warehouse in Minneapolis does them, but there must be someone closer to you.

Greg

cool hand · May 18, 2015

I recall having a local garage reline brake bands on our H's decades ago.

Nebraska Cowman · May 18, 2015

Different? How so? The originals I think may have had the loop riveted, the new ones will be spot welded. Old linings were riveted on, new ones will be bonded. If they are the same size and shape I would not be afraid to use them.

Chuck NH · May 18, 2015

The new aftermarket bands I received are formed perfectly round with the linings bonded to the steel out to each end approximately 2 inches from the anchor points. The original bands I removed from the tractor has one end flat for about 4 inches before the band starts to go round. My fear with the aftermarket bands is that once installed, the rounded portion will straighten when applied thus breaking the friction lining from the steel band and cause binding or adjustment problems.

FBH44 · May 18, 2015

Here's how I finally figured out how to adjust my H brakes.
To Adjust / Tighten Up Brakes;
[To Move Brake Pedals Closer to Transmission Cover; ]
 Un-do bottom locknut on bottom of brake drum housing.
 Re-adjust bottom square-head bolt up firmly, then back down ~ ½ / ~ ¾ turn.
 Tighten the bottom locknut BUT NOT TOO TIGHT, you may rip it out.
 Remove cotter pins from clevis pins.
 Un-do the rear portion of the long brake springs.
 Remove the clevis pins to free up the adjustment clevis.
 Thread IN [DOWN] 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/right.

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