A. The op is asking a question about "a 149". What does it matter whose it is?
B. The op said he would like it to be able to come to a "complete stop" on a steep hill. He didn't say anything about parking it but even if he wanted to, wouldn't he have to come to a "complete stop" first.
C. The op said if the brakes are adjusted any tighter it is difficult to push on a level surface. Guess what, you release the hydro on a 149 and you can push it across your garage if the brakes are not dragging. I didn't see the part where he said he was pushing it to California.
d. The op said the hydro linkage is adjusted correctly. When you apply the brakes the hydro control goes to neutral, so how do you expect him to come to a complete stop on a hill using the hydro?
E. The op said "maybe stop for an obstruction or a kid" as an example for stopping. He never said anything about kids being there and he never said he was mowing either.
F. The op said in his original post "come to a complete stop!" If he was slipping and sliding, why would he be asking a brake question instead of a tire question? And why does he have to post a picture of a hill? Haven't we all seen one?
G. Why can't the op ask a simple question and get a simple answer instead of getting his balls busted and put through the wringer like he is some kind of simple moron.
Now, my answer to the op: zcub22, I own a 149, I also relined the pads with the material from McMaster-Carr. I don't use mine on any steep hills so I can't equate to your situation, but my gut feeling is that the disc brake setup on these things is not one of the strong points on these tractors, and if you are confident that all else is adjusted correctly I doubt that you will be able to fully obtain the stopping power that you a looking for by brakes alone. Hopefully someone with the experience in your question can chime in with constructive advice.
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