Brake band stright 350

gerald · Post by **gerald** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:21 pm

I just finished the steering an brake on my crawer. When I put the new brake band on I had the bolt right to the end of the band lug, the band was tighter then the other side. I went to tighten it the bolt is locked up. . I ran it awile hopeing it would seat or loosen some it didn't. The machine is very nimble. I'm a bit concerned with the side that is locked up on the brake adjustment. Thank you Gerald

Post by **Lavoy** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:43 pm

Something is odd, is the bolt crossthreaded by any chance?
Lavoy

gerald · Post by **gerald** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:12 am

I cleaned the bolt and used anti seze. When I remove the brake it was worn down to metal an the clutches where not that bad an free of any oil. I'm going to look at the lenkage.I'm a bit concerend. thank you.

Post by **Lavoy** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:48 am

Could be crossthreaded, or threads got banged up some how. They are kind of a pain to put in, easy to goof up if not careful. IF you end up taking it back apart, I would chase the threads in the band, and on the bolt as well.
Lavoy

gerald · Post by **gerald** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:43 am

Levoy The bolt on the brake band loosened up , so I tighten it 1 some an I smoked the brake no real harm dome just loosened it up, It shouldn't be that tight may be the band was thicker. So adjusting it by the book is a no go on that side. I'm haveing to pull way to far on the levers to turn. I.ll do serch where ya answered that question .Thank you gerald

Post by **Lavoy** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:34 am

I have found that I am running the brake bands 1/2 to 1 turn looser than recommended. If not, I am finding that as you use the crawler they seem to start dragging as things heat up.
Lavoy

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