(ET) Changing the Braking System on an ET

[Wayne Mosher <alleights worldnet att net>]

Steven Naugler wrote:

> Monty,
>     The reason you can't use the brake shaft for a PTO is that it is 
> always
> connected to the wheels, even when you are in neutral.  So unless you 
> only
> need a mechanical PTO while moving, you are out of luck.  Perhaps you 
> could
> put a second pulley on either the motor or transaxle input shaft.  You'd
> need a speed reducer for all but the fastest PTO devices, but when the
> tranny was in neutral ou'd have a real PTO.
>
> Steve Naugler
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Monty McGraw <mmcgraw74 hotmail com>
> To: <elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 4:46 PM
> Subject: (ET) ET PTO
>
> >
> > Just got my first ET last month, an E-20 that needs a complete rebuild.
> >
> > My question is, has anyone considered using the brake shaft on the
> > transmission as a PTO shaft?  Maybe it is not hooked up internally to
> allow
> > the driveshaft to turn it in neutral?
> >
> > I saw several list comments about the marginal brakes on the ETs and
> thought
> > I might use go-cart brakes at the wheels (rotor mounted to the wheel
> > casting, caliper held by bracket from the transmission mounting 
> > bolts?).
> > This would free up the brake disc shaft to be a PTO shaft to drive 
> > maybe a
> > hydraulic pump for a loader or backhoe?
> >
> > Anyone else considered this?  Am I missing something obvious?
> >
> > Monty McGraw
> > E-20 being rebuilt
> >
> >
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Dear Monty,

If you do decide to change the brake system, in whatever method you 
choose, you
might consider braking each wheel separately.

Most/many farm tractors have a brake pedal for each rear wheel (can be 
locked
together for equal braking if desired).  By allowing a wheel to be 
retarded or
stopped selectively, the tractor is given a tighter turning radius.  In my 
use
of the ET, I sometimes wished I could spin on a dime.  In your intended 
use with
a front loader, it might be even more appealing.  In addition, applying 
slight
braking to the uphill rear wheel helps the tractor hold a cross hill line 
of
travel without plowing with the front wheels.

I'll be interested in knowing what you decide.

Wayne