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Old 02-15-2017, 05:20 PM
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Default Flipping Brake Pads
After removing the pads on my 169 (Ausco), I found the pads worn more on the front edge than rear.

Anyone tried flipping front to back to squeeze a little more life out of them?
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Old 02-15-2017, 05:41 PM
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Doubt it will work. Try it.
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Old 02-15-2017, 06:10 PM
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the bracket on the axle must be a little crooked...I've installed a flat washer [on the bolts] between the outer pad and the bracket as a shim which compensates for worn pads..usually I have to loosen the axle brackets to get everything aligned properly then retighten
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Old 02-15-2017, 10:47 PM
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Thanks, I'll take a closer look at the mounts...hadn't thought about shims if necessary.

Don't know the original thickness of the pads, but only have about 2mm on rear and 1mm on front left.
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Old 02-16-2017, 06:09 AM
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I did it a long time ago on a 1450. It worked but I never used the brakes enough to see if it evened out the wear pattern.

I thought at the time, the leverage of the cam action against the pad was causing the uneven wear. It wasn't important so I didn't pursue it.
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Old 02-17-2017, 12:40 PM
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Closer inspection reveals the actuator arm contacts the pad off-center, closer to the forward edge. That's obviously why the front wears out first.

I've got some pad material ordered, so in the meantime, will try the flip and see what happens.

BTW, while putting the rear on jack stands, I tilted the tractor, causing tranny fluid to drip out on the disc!...So, looks like seals are in order too?
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Where do you buy brake reline material?
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Where do you buy brake reline material?
McMaster Carr carries it. Several other places too. Google "brake lining material" and I'm sure you can find more distributors.
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Old 06-06-2017, 06:25 PM
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Thanks j-mech. What is the thickness required for a 149?
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Thanks j-mech. What is the thickness required for a 149?
3/16"

Here. Check this out. It's from the tech section.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4628
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