Bomag 80 roller

[takk2]

Hi all my bomag 80 roller brakes are stuck on AV traced the problem to the plug that connects to the brake solenoid there seems to be a capacitor of some sort inside the plug and when a bypass this the brakes release is it safe to bypass this?

 

[Welder Dave]

Depends on if you'll need brakes. I would think you would.

 

[takk2]

A was figuring if a put a manual switch on it with a fuse a could still have a brake just wasn't sure if the thing inside the plug that am bypassing was some kind of safety for the actual solenoid itself

 

[Vetech63]

Can you post a pic of what you're seeing in the plug?

 

[takk2]

 

[takk2]

Once a disconnected that black part it seems to be operating properly

 

[mg2361]

This black part would be a diode.

 

[takk2]

Is it safe enough to run it with fuse and manual switch?

 

[HarleyHappy]

Maybe, depends on where you’re running it.
If it’s on a steep grade I wouldn’t.
I was on a Bomag roller and the brakes stopped working one time.
Only machine I ever rolled.