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  1. K

    1976 C65 GMC Tandem axle

    Struggling to find 10” diaphragm for my Hydravac brake system. Rear axle brakes don’t function well because of a leak in the diaphragm. Anyone have parts numbers or site to purchase?
  2. M

    Case 580B Brakes - Complete Kit or More Parts Needed?

    Hi All, Thanks in advance for any advice. 1974 Case 580B CK that doesn't stop on a dime, or $50 in dimes for that matter. A family friend who works on heavy equipment for a living tested it out and told me it def needs brake work. We spent some time on the adjusters just to make sure that...
  3. C

    Valmet 886k

    Can someone help me I have a Volvo Valmet 886k forwarder I need some kind of manual for it,have problems with brake system
    • Capic
    • Thread
    • brake forestry forwarder machine service manual valmet
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Forestry Equipment
  4. H

    Swing Brake Not Working/Machine Drifting to One Side - CAT 304 CR

    Cat 304CR (NAD00987) Hey guys, This machine is developing a drift to the left. When I swing to the left and then let go of the joystick, it drifts a little before stopping. It will also slowly rotate downhill to the left on its own. No issues to the right. I read there is a swing brake...
  5. C

    D6R XL s/n- 5LN02028 park break won't release

    Hi there, first post. I have a D6R that I can't get the brakes to release. Has quite a few codes stored. Had the right final rebuilt and when it came back it only ran for a few hours and brakes locked up. Removed the axles and got it back to the yard. Found alternator overcharging and a few...
    • Cody Legrand
    • Thread
    • brake brake issues d6r d6r xl dozer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Dozers
  6. R

    Cypress 6280 Slip Clutch

    Hi All Looking for parts for a Cypress 6280 30" Slip Clutch. After coppers, frictions & air diaphragm. Thanks in advance.
  7. P

    Brake warning lamp 1991 F800

    I've got a 91 F800, L6 Brazilian engine with air brakes, that just got its rear wheel seals replaced. When I got it home I let it idle for a couple minutes and a chime started going off and the right most dash lamp illuminated, after a couple seconds the chime stopped, the lamp dimmed(but was...
    • Problems
    • Thread
    • air brakes brake f800 lights pressure
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Trucks
  8. E

    2001 Cat 246 controls not smooth

    Hello all, hoping everyone is in good health and spirits. I have been searching the forum for any helpful info but most of what i find is related to parking brakes. Anyway my issue is with my 2001 cat 246 (not B or C or D). Its extremely sensitive/ jerky. example if moving forward or backward...
  9. outlawspeeder

    580C light brown leak from right brake to case

    I just got done replacing the Master and Slave Cylinders. I sprayed a lot of brake cleaner and it just rained here. When the brakes are applied the wheels will stop if they are spinning off the ground. I pulled the diff lock cover to free up the diff lock input shaft and found what looks...
  10. F

    Bomag BW120 AD when reversing slowly the brake has been initiating fighting the drive motor

    We recently acquired a Bomag BW120 roller with 1000 hours on the clock. When reversing really slowly we were finding at times the brake was initiating whilst the roller was still in drive. It was quite abrupt and from what i have read can lead to quite extensive hydraulic motor damage. The...
    • Farmingosteo
    • Thread
    • bomag bomag bw120 brake bw120 bw120 ad bw120ad reverse roller
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Rollers
  11. DDWilliams

    CAT 287b Parking brake issue

    Hello and thanks in advance for any answers. I have a CAT 287b, it will run normally then the park brake will suddenly engage on both sides and not disengage. The park brake light does not come on and everything else including all hydraulics will function normally. I have replaced the park...
  12. B

    Deere 310G Backhoe

    Hey guys, Having an issue with my 310G backhoe. There is hydraulic fluid getting into my rear end, which is filling up and coming out the breather vent. I replaced the three seals on the emergency brake housing, but its still acting up. After replacing the seals, I put fresh fluid in the rear...
  13. DieHardDIY

    Bobcat 763G Traction Lock Won't Engage

    Hey everyone, I have a 2003 Bobcat 763G that has an issue with the traction lock, it won't engage when the pedal/switch is activated. I've done some work to diagnose but have hit a dead end, below is what I know so far. 1. The switch that is activated by the pedal does not have continuity when...
    • DieHardDIY
    • Thread
    • 763g bobcat brake parking brake traction lock traction lock override
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  14. S

    Cat 205LC Slew Brake

    Hi, I’m currently in the process of buying an excavator for farm use and came across a nice looking Cat 205LC. I went to see it yesterday and while driving it I noticed that the slew brake wasn’t working at all to stop the machine from turning in either direction. It was parked on a slope and...
    • s12wrc
    • Thread
    • brake cat 205 cat 205lc slew motor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Excavators
  15. R

    Brakes drag on D4 H LGP

    Working on a 1999 D4 H LGP and after about a hour of dozing the brakes start dragging and the transmission on starts getting hot
  16. R

    Terex TA400 Hydraulic / Brake Fluid mix

    Hi, We have a 2010 Terex TA400, and the hydraulic and brake fluid are mixing, overflowing one reservoir and emptying the other. Also, while rolling, the brakes will engage randomly without touching the pedal. An older post on a TA40 pointed to a bad pump seal for a similar problem, or bad...
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