massey ferguson brakes

Masseymad

hi, i was in my mf 168 today and the breaks are making an awful growling noise and i was just wondering what was the cause of this
any info would be greatly appreciated
thanks

Thelostcountry

Square Axle is it? either way You need to inspect the braking system. I would Say brakes are metel to metal and need replacing. not something you want to hang around on.

Questionsmad

they pull fine do they...r r the brakes bad..cause i was in a 168 with a simular problem but the brakes were still good..either way i advise u to get them inspected by a fully qualified mechanic just 2 sort the problem...

Masseymad

well they still work ok...but i wa sthinking of trading it for my good freinds round axle 165..drove it today,long story short its a ferrari

Questionsmad

shes no 168...check da brakes ...no point downgrading ta a 165

iverjohnston

with the round axle 165, you will be cured for ever from growling brakes. In fact, you will be cured for ever from any kind of brakes!

Masseymad

iverjohnston wrote: »

with the round axle 165, you will be cured for ever from growling brakes. In fact, you will be cured for ever from any kind of brakes!

are u sure...i thought they wer very good

iverjohnston

Masseymad wrote: »

are u sure...i thought they wer very good

Not in the same league as oil immersed brakes.

Thelostcountry

Masseymad wrote: »

are u sure...i thought they wer very good

Depends what You use the tractor for! if You only use it for light work ie, Feedin,transport box work,topping ,Bog. round axle perfect.

The Square axle makes stupid money!

Round axle can be converted to square axle handy enough.

iverjohnston

Thelostcountry wrote: »

Depends what You use the tractor for! if You only use it for light work ie, Feedin,transport box work,topping ,Bog. round axle perfect.

The Square axle makes stupid money!

Round axle can be converted to square axle handy enough.

But why go to the bother, when you already have a square axle tractor? Fix the brakes on what you have.

Thelostcountry

iverjohnston wrote: »

But why go to the bother, when you already have a square axle tractor? Fix the brakes on what you have.

I know what You mean. if it was me, I would keep what he has!

I am just Saying what options are available to him, maybe he has a soft spot for the 165!!

Cheers.

Masseymad

does anyone know how to cure the problem??

John J. Lyons

adjust the adjusters on the brakes or fit new discs

Thelostcountry

Masseymad wrote: »

does anyone know how to cure the problem??

Did You bother You're Hole to inspect the Brakes??


Report back when You have more info!!!