9n brake problems

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9n brake problems

suburban-redneck	i recently bought a 46 9n, my first tractor.the right side brake locked up.for some reason the pedel doesn't spring back up when you let go of it. i just pull it up with my foot.i was pulling a finish mower today, i parked it, went out later to move it and brake is locked up.any help would be greatly apreciated.
Bob G	There are retracting springs on the break shoes. Linkage may be rusty, check external linkage and lube. You need to have the I&T FO-4 service manual, it has a section on the brreaks and how to replace/adjust them. A 46 would be a 2N, not 9N. Google john smiths 8n's. he has a real good site on these machines let us know what you find. God luck
suburban-redneck	Thanks for the info Bob.I just assumed the 9n in the serial number meant it was a 9n.I didn't know 9's and 2's had 9n serials.This is my first tractor, and I don't have a clue about them.Thank God I can turn a wrench.I picked up a manual today,so I'm gonna take her apart and see whats going on in there.Thanks again for the info.
Jim B	Had a problem similar to yours after I replaced the brake lining on my 8N from a local company. Brakes would grab, lockup & the pedal would not return to normal position. Turned the drums, added 2nd return spring used bungee cord to hold lever in place. Backing up was only solution to unlock brakes. Finally bought some new shoes from SSB Tractor Parts and that solved the problem. Think it had something to do with the lining material. Good Luck!

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