RAP 1 #1 Posted May 27, 2019 well i was cutting high grass i heard something like i hit a rock/not my luck i ran over brake it got a chunks of brake missing could this still be used ,i only found washer and brake wheel what else is there far as hooking it back together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,787 #2 Posted May 27, 2019 We will need a little more information to be able to give you a proper answer. What year and model are you talking about? a couple photos of the parts would be helpful, Wheel Horses have been made for over sixty years and a few changes were made. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,621 #5 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) That brake drum could be reused if the sharp edges of the broken area are smoothed over.I would not reuse it but it could get you going until you get a replacement.If you do reuse it I would operate the machine on fairly level ground only. Edited May 27, 2019 by JAinVA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,621 #6 Posted May 27, 2019 Is the brake band still on the transaxle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAP 1 #7 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) how does get put on ,was there a nut or metal sleeve or lynch pin //Is the brake band still on the transaxle-yes Edited May 27, 2019 by RAP wasnt finish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAP 1 #8 Posted May 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, JAinVA said: Is the brake band still on the transaxle? yes it is i think ill look for more parts in morning in grass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,621 #9 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) The brake drum is held on by a bolt.You will notice that the through hole on the drum has 2 flat areas to keep it from rotating on the shaft. Take a flash light and you should see a threaded hole in the center where the drum mounts.Hopefully the bolt just fell out.The bolt is just a standard hardware store item. Edited May 27, 2019 by JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAP 1 #10 Posted May 27, 2019 kinda wondering it come off in the 1st place/ JAinVA thanks for your input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,866 #12 Posted May 27, 2019 Is it oily in the brake area. If the brake shaft seal or rear axle seal is leaking a slight amount, that can lube things up enough for a bolt to work loose. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,621 #13 Posted May 27, 2019 Good point ,Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,787 #14 Posted May 27, 2019 Depending on the year it was manufactured the brake drum may have been attached to the shaft by a 1" snap ring. Most of the round shaft brake drums use them, the shafts with two flats (double D) are retained bu a bolt and lock washer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAP 1 #15 Posted May 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Depending on the year it was manufactured the brake drum may have been attached to the shaft by a 1" snap ring. Most of the round shaft brake drums use them, the shafts with two flats (double D) are retained bu a bolt and lock washer. It's a 1990 312-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,096 #16 Posted May 27, 2019 https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/31-12k801-312-8-toro-312-8-garden-tractor-1990/clutch-brake-and-speed-control-linkage/ 110234 is a 3/8-16 x 3/4" cap screw with Nylok on the threads. Use Loctite thread locker on a standard bolt. https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/parts/110234/ 2844 is a 3/8" flat washer and appears to have a larger OD than a USS washer. https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/parts/2844/ Garry 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAP 1 #17 Posted May 27, 2019 Now I wish have bought an metal detector lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
