Brakes on 212-6

[rwlvt 3]

Hi folks,

 

I'm new here, but I've been scouring this site and others for information on a 212-6 that I recently acquired.  I managed to find and replace front axle for it.  Otherwise, it seems to be in really good shape.  One issue is that it doesn't seem to brake effectively.  It goes just fine, but it doesn't stop well.  (Found this out the hard way.)

 

Finding information on how to adjust the brakes hasn't been easy.  I did find the following site that has a neat little description on page 21 (page 25 in the PDF), but the pictures are pretty grainy, and my attempts to follow the directions haven't worked out so far.

 

http://www.mywheelhorse.com/graphics/file/Tractors/Tractor_1986_200-300-400_OM_810399R1.pdf

 

I've attached a picture with a pointer to the adjusting nut.  Turning it several turns to the left, however, doesn't seem to allow the wheel to turn freely as described in the manual.  And, it seems like to get more braking power, I would want to turn the nut to the right anyway.  Anyone have any experience adjusting the brakes on a 212?  Your help would be appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks in advance,

Ron

Edited September 8, 2013 by rwlvt

[chazm 413]

1st off WELCOME TO R/S Ron - your brake set up is used on a lot of vert shaft riding mowers. there are 2 pins behind the arm that seize up in the housing. Just remove the nut, arm & housing. There are 2 small brake pucks on each side of the disc, clean everything up & reassy. That nut you pointed too does tighten to adj brakes

Chasm

[Howie 900]

The first thing I do is make sure the two pins under that lever are free. They tend to rust and stick in their bores. Usually have to remove lever and free them up. Sometimes 

when this happens brake pads will be worn out from brake not releasing. Free pins, reassemble and adjust brake turning nut to the right (clockwise) until brake will hold with

pedal depressed.

 

David

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,397]

If you remove the 2 small bolts holding the caliper on it should allow you to pull the disc off. It sits on a splined shaft and must slide on the splines freely. Don't lose the brake pad behind it. Remove pins, clean and coat pins, spline, adjustment stud threads and the mounting bolt threads with Never-seize.

 

Good for another 25 years.

 

Garry

[rwlvt 3]

Thank you all!  This is just what I needed to gain the confidence to disassemble the brake.  I'll let you know how it turns out.  Do you know the brake is not even in the drawing from the toro/wheelhorse web site for the brake and clutch linkage?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,397]

Thank you all!  This is just what I needed to gain the confidence to disassemble the brake.  I'll let you know how it turns out.  Do you know the brake is not even in the drawing from the toro/wheelhorse web site for the brake and clutch linkage?

That is correct because it is part of the transmission and it is supported by Peerless.

 

Parts list

 

Service manual

 

Garry

[rwlvt 3]

Just a final note to say thanks for your advice.  The assembly was actually simpler than I expected.  The strange thing is that the pins were really not frozen.  I think the whole thing was simply so far out of adjustment that it couldn't possibly work.  Still, I cleaned it up, greased the pins, reassembled and adjusted according to the service manual.  I now have brakes.  Now, on to an electrical problem...

[LengerichKA88 1,885]

Okay, I hate to resurrect a dead thread, BUT! 

If these bolts are missing, what are the correct dimensions for replacemts? I’ve looked and looked and can’t find anything on the actual size of these bolts (circled in yellow). My buddy just got a 212-5 and didn’t realize till he was loaded that someone had racthet strapped it in place, as both the bolts are missing. Again, sorry for redirecting a dead thread, but TIA!! 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,397]

If I have the correct transmission and part 42a it is

1/4-20 x 1-1/4" - that is coarse thread.

Make sure you add never-seize as they corrode real fast being threaded into aluminum. Click on the picture and download from the next page.

Garry

[LengerichKA88 1,885]

1 hour ago, gwest_ca said:

If I have the correct transmission and part 42a it is

1/4-20 x 1-1/4" - that is coarse thread.

Make sure you add never-seize as they corrode real fast being threaded into aluminum. Click on the picture and download from the next page.

Garry

Thanks Garry!