Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #1 Posted September 8, 2019 What the heck kinda WH do-dad is this?? Used my Work Horse yesterday and noticed reduced braking. Finished up the landscape project, got it home, washed it off and found the brake lining had separated from the brake band. It was in crummy shape so re-adhering it was not an option. Just so happens that while at the 2017 or 2018 WH show I bought a new brake lining off our very own beloved Bob Maynard @rmaynard ...didn’t need one at the time but I like supporting our RS members when I can. Well today that purchase is paying off! Followed Bobs instructions, went with the Goop brand adhesive, warmed up the brake band with a hairdryer to increase flexibility and clothespins to hold it while it sets up. 9 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #2 Posted September 8, 2019 did one on the tractor, set it in place and set the brake. left it over night to cure, (used JB weld) my wife would not give up any cloths pins! 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #3 Posted September 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, OILUJ52 said: did one on the tractor, set it in place and set the brake. left it over night to cure, (used JB weld) my wife would not give up any cloths pins! My wife was out shopping...so I used her clothespins AND her hair dryer ! 5 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #5 Posted September 8, 2019 I use clear silicone and zip ties to hold it overnight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #6 Posted September 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I use clear silicone and zip ties to hold it overnight. I didn’t think about zip ties, that’s a good idea 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,853 #7 Posted September 8, 2019 I use clear silicone and five or six C clamps over nite drying and never had a problem. I have made four or five with Bob’s brake pads! Never had a problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,963 #8 Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Sparky said: What the heck kinda WH do-dad is this?? Used my Work Horse yesterday and noticed reduced braking. Finished up the landscape project, got it home, washed it off and found the brake lining had separated from the brake band. It was in crummy shape so re-adhering it was not an option. Just so happens that while at the 2017 or 2018 WH show I bought a new brake lining off our very own beloved Bob Maynard @rmaynard ...didn’t need one at the time but I like supporting our RS members when I can. Well today that purchase is paying off! Followed Bobs instructions, went with the Goop brand adhesive, warmed up the brake band with a hairdryer to increase flexibility and clothespins to hold it while it sets up. That last picture looks like was taken at my wife's hair salon . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,383 #9 Posted September 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, clueless said: That last picture looks like was taken at my wife's hair salon . They use "GOOP" at her salon! ! ! ! I have used "Loctite Power Grab Ultimate" with good results. I bolt the cleaned brake backing into place on the , apply the Loctite to the lining and slip it into the backing then connect the brake rod, set the parking brake and adjust the rod. Doing this assures equal pressure on the lining and once it sets you are done. 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,963 #10 Posted September 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, 953 nut said: They use "GOOP" at her salon! ! ! ! I have used "Loctite Power Grab Ultimate" with good results. I bolt the cleaned brake backing into place on the , apply the Loctite to the lining and slip it into the backing then connect the brake rod, set the parking brake and adjust the rod. Doing this assures equal pressure on the lining and once it sets you are done. They something in a tube, I call it hair goop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,584 #11 Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Sparky said: I didn’t think about zip ties, that’s a good idea I think it was @rmaynard Bob that gave me that idea.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,743 #12 Posted September 8, 2019 We got Goop and tractors in hair salons, hair dryers in the shop. Guys using sinks and ovens ( other threads) for engine rebuilding. It’s been nice knowing you all! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,647 #13 Posted September 8, 2019 Another trick is to clean the original as best as you can, coat in red rtv (oil resustant) and set parking brake like others have said. Its worked several times for me Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,873 #14 Posted September 8, 2019 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I use clear silicone and zip ties to hold it overnight. I do the samre and wrap it around an old brake drum for pressure, even used the bench vice in place of the zip ties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #15 Posted September 8, 2019 43 minutes ago, Docwheelhorse said: Another trick is to clean the original as best as you can, coat in red rtv (oil resustant) and set parking brake like others have said. Its worked several times for me Tony Original is shot...very thin with pieces missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #16 Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, squonk said: We got Goop and tractors in hair salons, hair dryers in the shop. Guys using sinks and ovens ( other threads) for engine rebuilding. It’s been nice knowing you all! You missed out pans and fridges, Mike. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #17 Posted September 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Sparky said: My wife was out shopping...so I used her clothespins AND her hair dryer ! Way to man up and take back the fort! Don’t tell my wife I said that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #18 Posted September 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, pullstart said: Way to man up and take back the fort! Don’t tell my wife I said that. Yep! I’m in charge here , and she knows it! By the way, I was able to get the hairdryer back in the bathroom vanity on the 2nd shelf just to the right of the curling iron with the blower discharge facing left with the cord wrapped around the handle counter clockwise before she got home!! 2 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,743 #19 Posted September 8, 2019 52 minutes ago, Stormin said: You missed out pans and fridges, Mike. I've used the chest freezer to install bearings. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,329 #20 Posted September 9, 2019 14 hours ago, Sparky said: Yep! I’m in charge here , and she knows it! By the way, I was able to get the hairdryer back in the bathroom vanity on the 2nd shelf just to the right of the curling iron with the blower discharge facing left with the cord wrapped around the handle counter clockwise before she got home!! Jueeesss Mike harbor freight sells cheap heat gunsLol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #21 Posted September 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Jueeesss Mike harbor freight sells cheap heat gunsLol. Not as cheap as stealing the wife hair dryer for 15 minutes 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,085 #22 Posted September 13, 2019 So I’m back in Connecticut, time to finish up the brake job. Installed, tested, adjusted and tested again and WHAM! This sucker stops on a dime! Rear tires lock right up on pavement, going to have to get used to it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #23 Posted September 13, 2019 Just the opposite of 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazeyOlDave 860 #24 Posted November 28, 2019 Suggestions on cleaning off the remaining brake material? That stuff if tuff as nails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #25 Posted November 28, 2019 Scraped with a sharp knife then I used a flap disc on a angle grinder to clean up the inside of the band. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites