Changing brake bands on a Farmall A is not an easy task. On the left side it is easier because the shaft is shorter that goes into the transmission, but the right shaft runs all the way through the casting under the seat. You don't have to drain the fluid out of the final drives to change the bands as they are beyond the brakes, but it depends on why your brakes have failed. Usually the final drive seal leaks and gets oil on the brake drums making them not work. On the left side, you can also get fluid from the transmission. You may want to consider changing these seals while you have it appart. I can't rememeber if the shafts going into the transmission are above or below the transmission fluid level, but you can check by looking at the level checking plug location. To remove the final drive assy (it is quite heavy) you need either some kind of a hoist or someone who is real strong as you need to unbolt the flange and then slide the splined drive shaft out of the transmission. It even worse trying to line it up and slide it back in when putting back together. It is best if you had a service manual to see how things fit together. Roger
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Oliver 550 Purchaser Checklist - by Greg Sheppard. Pound for pound the 550 is better than anything I've seen. It has great power for its size and can really hunker down and lug. Classified as a 3-bottom plow depending on soil conditions. I personally don't think it can be beat for a utility tractor in the 40 HP range. They are extremely thrifty on fuel, at least my DSL is. Most drive train parts are fairly easy to get. Sheet metal is probably the hardest thing to
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Sell 1958 Hi-Altitude Massey Fergerson tractor, original condition. three point hitch pto engine, Runs well, photos available upon request
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
