JD 359C Break Band Replacment

[sullyt28]

New to the forum and new owner of a JD 350C. Bought the machine knowing the LH Steering was gone. Checked the adjuster and it appears to be severly worn. I thought I could replace the brake band without pulling the track, no luck.

Really need some help on how to seperate the track and pull the sprocket and bull gear to access the brake band. Any tips or links to other posts would be greatly appreciated. Not sure the level of difficulty.

As well, the price for a brake band from JD is over $1000 . However, on ebay the same part can be bought for $250 (pretty substancial savings). Anyone ever purchased an aftermarket band and had some success ?

[jtrichard]

you also can get yours relined for about $100.... you will have to see what shape you clutch fibers are in once you get inside