Brakes quandry

RegoR · Jun 9, 2009

The brakes on my T0-35 were pretty much non-existent. After seeing the shoes had only about 1/16" remaining, I replaced them, had the drums turned, adjusted them according to the methods a few posters listed in the archives here, and I can't say that they're any better than before. I also "burned them in" according to my owner's manual. I even defeated the springs on the spring-loaded brake rods so as to apply more force directly to the actuating cams/shoes. Minor improvement. I read of others whose brakes can allow turning on a dime. What am I missing?
Thanks,

Roger

steve loosemore · Jun 9, 2009

You could grind the shoes to match the oversize drum diameter. I don't think this will make a huge difference. They will wear in. I installed my brake shoes in 1973 and the pedals still take some pushing. You might have shoes with extra hard lining material. I think we have all got used to power steering and brakes now. And the linings may be harder now too. And not asbestos anymore.

phil(va) · Jun 10, 2009

These tractor's brake vary. Some are better than others even when just overhauled. But it sounds like something is wrong with your installation. Hard to give advice without seeing it or more detail, but they should do better than what you are experiencing. I want them to stop my tractor on the loading ramp to my trailer. If they won't do that, or very close to that, if I stand on them, then they are in need of repair as that gets dangerous.

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