BRAKE SYSTEM
5B-3
SECTION 5B. FAILURE ANALYSIS
GENERAL
The following table lists common problems, probable
causes, and suggested remedies with section refer-
ences to detailed descriptions of remedial procedures.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. Parking brake does not hold
tractor in position when the
engine is off
a. Brake is misadjusted
b. Worn brake shoes
c. Broken brake cable
a. Adjust brake (Section 5C)
b. Replace shoes (Section 5C)
c. Replace cable (Section 5C)
2. Tractor creeps with engine
running and parking brake
applied
a. Brake is misadjusted
b. Worn brake shoes
c. Traction control needs adjust-
ing
a. Adjust brake (Section 5C)
b. Replace shoes (Section 5C)
c. Adjust (Section 2C)
3. Noise from brake a. Worn brake shoes
b. Loose brake backing plate
a. Replace shoes
b. Tighten brake backing plate
5B