Re: (ET) E20 brakes, ug

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

           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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