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Re: (ET) E20 brakes, ug



Let's look at the root cause of your brake issue.Don't you think it's odd that just one pad wears out ? You should. <G> The tractor is trying to tell you something.A complete brake service is needed. And you MUST remove the disc in order to do that.So, get your favorite penetrating oil and propane torch out, and spend some quality time with your ET. Lift your ET with an adequate jack.Support your ET with suitable jackstands. You will need to at the very least remove the axle tube to tractor frame bolts on the driver's side to give you enough room to work effectively.You may also have to LOOSEN the same bolts on the passenger's side.Remove the caliper from the transaxle. Clean and inspect it carefully. If the casting is cracked around either the apply pin holes or the stud, discard it and obtain a replacement. The heat and / or penetrating oil will be needed to loosen and remove the brake rotor that is frozen to the transaxle brake shaft.Patience and caution are the two operative terms for this procedure. After removal, clean and lubricate the rotor hub, brake shaft and woodruff key.Use a water resistant grease of your choosing. I'm partial to silicone grease used for automotive brake work myself.

This should get you started. Any questions ?

RJ
----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher Zach" <cz alembic crystel com>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 6:02 PM
Subject: (ET) E20 brakes, ug


What a pain. Awhile back I bought one of those brake kits from evparts
that looked to be the same as the E20's brake. It's not. In fact it was
the largest waste of an afternoon in awhile.

Question: How difficult is it to switch an Elec-trak to the new style
brakes? The old puck style seems to last a year or so before the inside
brake puck is worn down to nothing. Does one have to replace the brake
disc (ie take apart the whole transmission)?

Chris

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