Fw: (ET) Some Break Help. . .

["SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

 I have an E12S which may be different from what you have, but here's what 
I
 do.

 - Remove left rear tire
 - Loosen the 4 bolts (2 each side) that  hold the transaxle to the frame.
 The ones on the right side don't have to undone all the way - you just 
need
 some play. You may need to take the ones on the left out all the way. If
you
 remove them you will need support under the axle.
 - Lower the axle (or raise the chassis) on the left side so you can get to
 the brake fasteners.
 - Do what you need to the do with the brakes.
 - Put everything back in order.

 I left out dealing with the brake rod and spring as they are hard to get 
to
 and I don't have a good way of dealing with them

 BTW, I lost a puck out of brakes and needed a quick fix. I saw Jacks Small
 Engine had pucks, but I wasn't sure they were the same. But I did see he
had
 a whole brake assembly for about $10.00 that looked right (and included 
the
 pucks), so I bought one. I had to grind down a couple ridges that were in
 the way, but otherwise it's a perfect fit and works great.

 - SteveS

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Sharp51482 aol com>
> To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 11:47 AM
> Subject: (ET) Some Break Help. . .
>
>
> > Now I am almost in the home stretch, and I am having some trouble with
the
> > breaks.  I have just about everything on the tractor, except the wheels
> and
> > the break assembly.  I can't seem to get it on the transaxle, and the
> manual
> > in this area is not very helpful.  Do I have to have the transaxle off
to
> put
> > it on???  I have the caliper assm.  2 long metal barrels, 2 long bolts
and
> > one washer, but I really dont know how to get it on there!  Should I
have
> 2
> > washers? The book only shows one on one of the bolts.  Any guidance
would
> be
> > really appreciated, and I am looking forward to getting this thing
> together.
> >
> >
> > Blu
> >
>