ninak 0 #1 Posted July 8, 2016 I'm a brand newbie. Just acquired a 96 314-8. It was garage kept but had set for the last 4 or more years. I have been working on it, changed fluids, cleaned carb, etc. Put a clutch spring on because could only engage by pulling up with my foot. Didn't like popping wheelies... My question is about the brakes. I have to stop the machine with the clutch. The brake does not do anything to slow or stop it. The pedal is in the forward position. The parking brake works. If someone could advise where I need to start and possibly provide images I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,040 #2 Posted July 8, 2016 This manual should answer your questions, if you need a brake band lining contact @rmaynard, he is a vendor on this site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #4 Posted July 8, 2016 Hello and to the forum! Yep download the free manual and start reading. Should tell you everything you want to know and with pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031 #5 Posted July 8, 2016 This older service manual may help also. Your tractor is the same as the C-Series 8-speed models. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted July 8, 2016 @ninak and we need photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #7 Posted July 8, 2016 With that tractor you do need to push the clutch pedal to disengage the transmission when in gear and then push the brake pedal to slow or stop the tractor. Pushing the brake only will not stop the tractor because the transmission is still engaged. (Kind of like driving a manual trans car). You say the pedal is forward but the parking brake works. The same brake band is used for both so if your parking brake is working, the brake must be working too. So it may just need some cleaning and adjustment. The brake band is located on the left side of the transmission in front of the axle. Remove the left rear tire and you can easily access it. You will see how to adjust it with a 9/16 wrench or socket. If it is covered with oil, the seal is leaking and should be replaced. If that's the case, the band should be cleaned. I just soak them in gasoline overnight to breakdown the oil. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlrnot 39 #8 Posted July 8, 2016 To stop the machine you do have to depress the clutch. Depressing the brake only will not stop the machine. By depressing the clutch, you are disengaging the trans. Welcome to Red Square! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
