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Old 08-23-2017, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by olds45512 View Post
When using a hydrostat tractor there is really no reason to ever use the brakes, the only time I hit the brakes on mine is to start it because it's a requirement to get it to start. I have a 108 which a gear drive but has the same brake setup and I have the pads relined also and it has no issue stopping on hills.
Same here. I never use the brakes except to start the engine or to park it (so I can find it where I left it) on a hydro machine.
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