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Old 07-14-2014, 10:01 PM
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When I got this 1200, there was nothing left on the brake pads. After some "oh crap" feelings, it was time to do something. I removed the remaining lining, which was extremely thin, cleaned up the metal, and epoxy'd some aluminum pads on the shoes. I used 1/8 thickness aluminum stock. After enough drying time, I installed the new pads. I had to back the adjustment quite a bit out so I could get the assembly together. By the looks of the adjustment, its back kinda close to where it started from the factory. Anyhow after about 2 hours of mowing, there have been no problems of the pads coming off or otherwise. The gulf coast around here is flat as a pancake, and I don't know if the aluminum will work in a hilly environment, but it seems to work ok here. Thanks, TB
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brakes? man you take all the fun out of everything.
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Old Racer saying " Brakes just slow you down"

Seriously glad you got it fixed, let us know how the aluminum works out.
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Using aluminum for brake pads is an interesting idea. I know Sam has used McMaster-Carr brake lining to reline brakes. Based on his postings, I purchased some material as well, but have not gotten around to using it. It is too thick as it comes and must be ground down prior to installation, so I haven't gone down that road yet. aluminum would be available in various thicknesses, so finding one that doesn't require grinding is possible. I like the idea, just not sure how long the aluminum will last. Would be very interested in updates on how they work.
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Using aluminum for brake pads is an interesting idea. I know Sam has used McMaster-Carr brake lining to reline brakes. Based on his postings, I purchased some material as well, but have not gotten around to using it. It is too thick as it comes and must be ground down prior to installation, so I haven't gone down that road yet. aluminum would be available in various thicknesses, so finding one that doesn't require grinding is possible. I like the idea, just not sure how long the aluminum will last. Would be very interested in updates on how they work.
I read about the thickness of some pads, and them needing to be ground down. I do know that this 1/8 aluminum fills it up pretty good, I dont know how much thicker you could go, and still be able to put it together. 3/16 maybe, my adjustment is almost out to the end of the rod near the cotter key. It could probably go alittle more, but I think 1/4 would be to tight. Anyhow I will mowing more this week and the weekend (it never ends), I'll report back and let you know how they are holding up. TB
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Old Racer saying " Brakes just slow you down"

Seriously glad you got it fixed, let us know how the aluminum works out.
Lol Sam, I agree.
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It seems like AL would work wonderful if you know how to drive a hydro. I don't think I would want to treat them like "real" brakes, but you shouldn't need that very often anyhow.
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I was working on tightening up my brakes and discovered that one of the discs is not true. How the heck does that happen?
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I was working on tightening up my brakes and discovered that one of the discs is not true. How the heck does that happen?
fell off a jack when the wheel was off. seriously im not sure how it happens, ive had a few tractors with bent up disks.
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The original butt in my 149 had bent discs. I have no idea how it happened either. They still worked ok.
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