John deere 950

[calvinater]

Anyone ever do a brake job on a 950 tractor?
How hard was it ?
Any tips or tricks?
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[skills@eurocarsplus]

should just be able to remove the covers and get at everything ok. should have S cam style brakes if my memory serves me.

if you go on JD's parts site, it should give you a breakdown of what you'll be up against.
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[skills@eurocarsplus]

should look like this

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[calvinater]

Thanks looks like i do not have to pull the wheels, calcium filled heavy mothers.
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[VOLKSWAGNUT]

We just did brakes on our two 650 (Japanese) John Deere's.

The 650-1250 are basically the same tractor family made by Yanmar and sold by Deere 1981-1988. And are some tough yet simple little tractors.
Never use starting fluid on a Yanmar Diesel... my brother killed my Pops 650 just because he didnt want to jump it off one cold winter day..
Broke the ring lands and bent a connecting rod on one cylinder.
In framed it in less than 8 hrs


The rear brakes are fairly easy to replace on these. We did have to remove the rear fenders on the 650 to pull the brake apply cover which contains the shoes.


Check the drums closely. The brake surface needs to be SLICK and SMOOTH. Any rust and pitting will wear the shoes to nothing in a days working it.. They can not be resurfaced if pitted deeply. Simply not enough meat vs shoe apply from the S cam. We had to replace both drums on one tractors ..and felt lucky to find some good and used condition from "Farmer John" on the web.

Make sure the brake apply cover is sealed. If the gasket breaks.. dont scrape it off.. or simply leave it on the cover or axle case in the removed condition and use RTV to seal it completely during reassembly. It keeps dirt and moisture out of the brake system.

Hoyle Tractor in Texas has helped up with parts over the years.
FeEbay as well.

Id be happy to know of other good parts supply sources for this series of tractors.

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[skills@eurocarsplus]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Sad... that problem of good old places closing is becoming more prevalent each day.

So many old semi truck junk yards in our area we used to source regularly are gone now..

The Interweb has killed a lot of parts scavenging places for old good used parts.... and the Bic lighter syndrome is fully in effect now... throw it away and buy a replacement.

The few of us that remain that keep their old equipment alive... are also disappearing..


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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
Usually and often edited

[calvinater]

Thanks for the input guys will look into sourcing parts soon, some one has already been in there based on the rtv squeeze out. Which sealant is recommended ?
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[skills@eurocarsplus]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

[bluebus86]

[cbeck]

Adds weight to the rear tires for traction.
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[calvinater]

Nope got one going bad now.
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