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1955 John Deere 40W Brakes

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Barry Perkins

08-29-2007 13:37:12




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Can anyone tell me how to change the brakes on a 1955 JD 40W. NOw that I have this tractor running, there is no stopping it, no brakes at all. I have been to the JD dealer and he was no help at all. Their parts book only showed the discs but there was nothing to show where they went or how to gain access to them. I need help, any kind of help would be sincerely appreciated.




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jCarroll

08-31-2007 15:23:06




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 Re: 1955 John Deere 40W Brakes in reply to Barry Perkins, 08-29-2007 13:37:12  
The JD Service Manual is very specific on the R&R procedure.
In addition to the obvious removal items - fender, drawbar support, brake shaft,wheel - you need to remove the stud which holds the brake adjustment nut and keeper.

You will need an engine hoist or overhead hoist to hold the axle housing assembly. Don't try to Bubba it off.

Used parts are easily available. A local rebuild shop relined my discs.

When in OK condition, those brakes are really good.

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Edjohn

08-30-2007 09:04:30




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 Re: 1955 John Deere 40W Brakes in reply to Barry Perkins, 08-29-2007 13:37:12  
I have a 55 40w also, so i will be checking your replys for help with mine. it stops on flat ground but not on any grade.



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buickanddeere

08-30-2007 07:03:00




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 Re: 1955 John Deere 40W Brakes in reply to Barry Perkins, 08-29-2007 13:37:12  
I haven't measured the brake disks & splines but they look very similar to what the Farmall M used. If they are the same item then the Farmall disks might be cheaper new? Or a good set laying in a salvage yard? Some other parts such as the Spicer manufactured clutch was used in other brands of tractors as well. I found most of my 435's clutch in a Massey 135.



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ET

08-30-2007 05:25:48




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 Re: 1955 John Deere 40W Brakes in reply to Barry Perkins, 08-29-2007 13:37:12  
You need to pull the wheel, fender and then the axel housing and final drive to get to the brakes.



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Hayfarmer

08-29-2007 18:37:10




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 Re: 1955 John Deere 40W Brakes in reply to Barry Perkins, 08-29-2007 13:37:12  
You might want to pick up and IT or other service manuel on it. You need to take off part of the drawbar support and the axle housing as mentioned below. That is why my 430 still squeeks.



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buckeye al

08-29-2007 13:56:31




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 Re: 1955 John Deere 40W Brakes in reply to Barry Perkins, 08-29-2007 13:37:12  
They're just outside of the main transmission case inside the "bell" of the axle housing.



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