Independent brakes

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I have a Massey Ferguson 28 and I put the independent brakes on and now I can not seem to take them off. I have done a little bit of research in the online manual, but its not explaining to clearly. And I`ve tried a few things also without any success.
They are used if you are putting the tractor on a vehicle for transportation I believe and they can be used also to stop wheels spinning at low speeds. Also I think they can be used on one side at a time for tight turning circles I just need them off because I`m worried they might damage something.There must be some way of releasing them ?

Hoping somewhere out there knows an easy fix. Thanks in advance.
 
Are you saying they are locked and dragging? There has to be a lever somewhere that releases the brakes. Sometimes you have to push them down harder to get the lever to release. Look at the pedals themselves and see if you can see anything holding them "on". Figure out how that part works and release them.
AaronSEIA
 


It is impossible to tell for sure from your terminology, but I believe that you are referring to the parking brake. Where do you get the term "independent"? is it from your manual? If you are asking about the parking brakes as Aaron said you have to just press a little harder and flip the latch up while the pressure is off it.
 
I think a Massey 28 is really a TO20 in the US, which is a dead ringer for a Ford 9N or 2N. Perhaps asking on the Ford page would help. Here is a parts breakdown of the 9N brakes. Does it look like what you've got? If so, it looks like #2786 in the picture is what you need to move to release the brakes.
https://www.external_link.com/images/39-47%20Clutch%20and%20Brake%20Pedals.jpg
AaronSEIA
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3FONXoVlNQ
This video may help as well. There does seem to be some difference between the Ford brake and the Ferguson one. You are still looking for some kind of release latch.
AaronSEIA
 
I think a Massey 28 is really a TO20 in the US, which is a dead ringer for a Ford 9N or 2N. Perhaps asking on the Ford page would help. Here is a parts breakdown of the 9N brakes. Does it look like what you've got? If so, it looks like #2786 in the picture is what you need to move to release the brakes.
https://www.external_link.com/images/39-47%20Clutch%20and%20Brake%20Pedals.jpg
AaronSEIA
 

Yes I seen that video of Aaron`s and I could not post there due to some YT . Mine is not like that ... They are like a foot pedal either side Guru.
I was not too worried about pressing them all the way down because I believed I had done that previously and had somehow released them. But of course now they are stuck on.
Something I did get from the manual was to grease the nipples and help the parts function, and I have done that.
Page (17) of the manual "F" is the Independent brake. I know they are both connected to the brake. At "E" is a ratchet and it holds the brake down.
On page (19) is a section about brake adjustment but nothing about independent brakes. oldengine.org/members/evans/Manuals/Ferguson_TED.pdf add(www.)

I guess I am looking for the sequence that releases the independent brakes like ratchet down and tractor running, push and release (maybe) ?[/img]
 

Aaron I posted a reply on Showcrops thread. I had trouble posting on your thread maybe because of my link which I had to shorten. Don`t forget to add the www.

Cheers.
 
Page 9 of the manual you posted says the combined brake pedal has a ratcheting lock on it. The independent brake pedals it appears have nothing to physically lock them. I wonder if they are just stiff from lack of use.
AaronSEIA
 
(quoted from post at 13:06:19 11/12/19) Page 9 of the manual you posted says the combined brake pedal has a ratcheting lock on it. The independent brake pedals it appears have nothing to physically lock them. I wonder if they are just stiff from lack of use.
AaronSEIA

Yes they are rock solid and can`t budge. I thought I might try spraying some penetrating oil on joints and things. Fingers crossed
 

There is no locking device on the independent brake levers , they are used for tight turns and are very effective for that . Also if a wheel is spinning in loose stuff you can stop it and encourage the other side to turn helping you out of a bog .
They lock up a lot , especially if left outside , heat and release fluid should loosen them . Be aware that , at least on the Ferguson tractors , there are plastic bushes that can melt .
Try lifting them by hand standing next to the tractor , each should move independently , they are not interconnected . All you need is a small movement to start work on , after that it's a matter of wiggling them loose with patience and brute strength .
 
(quoted from post at 20:37:33 11/12/19)
There is no locking device on the independent brake levers , they are used for tight turns and are very effective for that . Also if a wheel is spinning in loose stuff you can stop it and encourage the other side to turn helping you out of a bog .
They lock up a lot , especially if left outside , heat and release fluid should loosen them . Be aware that , at least on the Ferguson tractors , there are plastic bushes that can melt .
Try lifting them by hand standing next to the tractor , each should move independently , they are not interconnected . All you need is a small movement to start work on , after that it's a matter of wiggling them loose with patience and brute strength .

Thanks Charles you have been a great help I will follow your instructions. Thanks again.
 

This shows the correct operation of the independent brake on a UK built Ferguson . The shaft of the pedal linkage often seizes in this area . It is usually a split coupling so undoing the clamp bolt and opening up the split a little with a screwdriver or thin chisel will help loosen things .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIAb3iodj4&feature=youtu.be
 

Glad to help .

This will be even more explanatory ;
https://www.greyfergieforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3897

A really good forum with many UK , NZ , Canadian and Australian members .
 
(quoted from post at 20:50:16 11/12/19)
Glad to help .

This will be even more explanatory ;
https://www.greyfergieforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3897

A really good forum with many UK , NZ , Canadian and Australian members .

Charles mine were stuck tight like the YT video. I called in and seen a guy who currently owns nine fergies and the bolt on the foot pedal you loosen bring the pedal back up and tighten up again.
I was worried that something was broken or it might become too technical ... but it was that easy.
 

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