Yeah... I talk a lot in the video so you'll have the explanation there... I honestly don't think I could have gotten any closer to hitting that post. Now I've gotta figure out why my brakes are doing this, I read a thread about it on here before so I need to find that one again!

Anyway, I'm never selling that little tractor now... Good thing this happened in my own yard... and not on a snowy street or something! Not to mention I would have probably got pulled out by a Ford around here (thats all that I EVER see, maybe 1 or 2 Dodges from time to time).

So I guess you live and learn... but I have to say I rather enjoyed the experience... it was kinda fun :P.

Sorry for the one driving and the one taping... driving is my sister and taping is her friend, and anything mechanical makes them cringe.

 

If you start sliding like that again, throw the shifter into neutral. That way the rear tires won't be pushing.

There's a height sensing valve back by the rear axle that might be giving you trouble.

 

Just a tidbit of info..........kick your tranny into neutral and the rear wheels won't keep pushing you if you are sliding.......works great on snow or mud.

 

Yeah, by the time I noticed what was going on it was a little too late .

Thanks for the info though!

 

You where saying that the brakes give you trouble only when it is damp. Try adjusting the rear brakes and that will stop.

 

Your sister didn't seem too happy to help you

 

how old is your sister?

your a goober too

brett

 

My sister is a freshman in HS, and yes I am a goober :P.

 

Your back brakes aren't working. They are "flash rusting" when it rains and the drums have a very aggresive surface for the shoes to grab onto. The height sensing valve is not working properly, or is out of adjustment, not allowing your back brakes to work, and when they do they are locking up, which is normal for the first stop on drum braked vehicles.

Adjust your back brakes, and adjust the proportioning/height sensing valve and you should be okay.

Merrick

 

thought you said you were a Senior in the movie??

 

Probably the biggest reason I got myself a 4 wheel drive glad you got it out though.

 

I am, he was asking how old my sister is, she is a freshman.

If I could have afforded it, darn right I would have had a 4x4... but I'm very lucky and thankful for what I have! To be honest this was kind fun . But I know that if it was pouring rain and I had somewhere to go it would have been a COMPLETELY different situation.

Thanks! Thats a big help. So does this mean that my rear brakes aren't working at ALL (no matter if it is wet or dry)?

If so I need to get that looked at for sure. But what I find interesting is that I have locked up the rear end once when I slammed on the brakes when someone pulled out in front of me. Is this something I can adjust or should I take it somewhere?

Thanks!

 

It is something you can do yourself. (I have never done it as my truck doesn't have one of the valve thingys.

I have heard alot of the hit and miss rear brake syndrome, but haven't heard of many fixes... Myself, I just called EGR Brakes and got the full meal deal. Mmmm, brakes. Tastes yummy. (drilled rotors, carbon kevlar pads and oversized rear cylinders with stainless lines... )

Merrick

 

Looks like your sister did a pretty good job. Especially since the chain was so short.

 

That's my opinion too, you are a one lucky *** your sister didn't drive into your 2 point, hats off to her.
My suggestion, find a farmer's auction nearby, get a longer chain, it's peace of mind...... for the next time.