How-To: Repair or Replacement of Massey Ferguson Brakes - Massey MF 165 Brake Replacement

In this video we will walk you through the repair or replacement of Massey Ferguson brakes using the Massey 165 as an example. Each step is covered, from tractor disassembly to an in-depth look at the braking mechanism, reassembly and some repair best practices.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. Thank you for watching!

[@DrewAila84]

thank you so much sir !! Im a small farmer in south mexico and I have the SAME tractor; thank to you I will work in my farm again ; theres a trouble to find a good and honest mechanic around here !!

[@artszabo1015]

Outstanding. I have less than perfect hearing but I could understand every word you said. The photography was clear, well lit and focused. Each step was fully explained. I believe I could do a brake job on a MF tractor now. You are an excellent teacher. Art

[@jorgenmnmchacon1569]

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[@artszabo1015]

@@jorgenmnmchacon1569 I have no idea what that means. I even Googled it????

[@terrellfarms1]

Thanks for the video. Got a '69 MF175 with no brakes. Been looking for a video for a long time. Once I get those done I have to move on the the PTO that quit working a couple years ago. It was my grandads last tractor and I will not part with it till she dies.

[@lukemannion2988]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge brilliant video I have Massey Ferguson 175 no brakes ,now I can repair it thanks again keep up the good work

[@robpeters5204]

I’m a city boy and I love watching do it yourself videos like this. I’ve MyBenefits mechanically inclined since I was 4 years old. My grandfather owned busses and trucks and it has been in my blood. I absolutely love working on vehicles of all kinds. I will always remember my uncle teaching me Shen I was 7 years old working on the dump trucks in the mid 70’s. My love for old iron was born that first day. I hope Nick appreciates everything you teach him to grow up to be a responsible young man like his grandfather. It truly takes a village to raise a child.something we have forgotten in today’s world. Today you can’t touch your own new vehicle without voiding the factory warranty. Makes me wonder if we are allowed to own anything these days instead of leasing it.

[@farmgpa]

The mechanical operation is probably identical but there is minor differences like the size of the brake plates 7” verses 8 3/4” so when ordering parts you must be year(serial number) specific.

[@capefear3297]

Excellent refresher instruction. I remember helping my dad replace brakes on his 165, but did not recall the details. Will replace the brakes on my old 245 MF soon. Thank-you.

[@jjhauntsmadness9021]

I am sending you a HUGE THANK YOU! I have a massey 165 with no brakes. I am going tomorrow to order the parts to replace the brakes on both sides. I might not have ever attempted to do this even though i have all the lifts and tools. This video was a huge help. Thank you again.

[@ayoubmakiwa462]

Thank you very much. I am now confident to replace the brakes on my 275 tractor on my own.

[@roddiechaisson6142]

I did this job on my father's 354 international, same setup, took me a little bit to figure it out, slick setup. Tremendous braking force, if you wanted you could steer the tractor with the brakes alone, as long as you were not on a hard surface.

[@nielsandersostergaard2949]

THANK YOU FOR SEEING YOUR BRAKE REPLACEMENT. IT WAS JUST GREAT AND DONE IN A CALM WAY. GOOD ON YOU ! THANKS FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

[@jonesmachinery]

Very good, well covered and explained.

[@allanredick6080]

Thanks!! I’ve never done tractor brakes. I have a super 90 here that I have to do. I have much more confidence now!!

[@drknoba]

Thanks for this, i have the 178 and the breaks dont work anymore. I will use your video as a guide to fix it.

[@67HotRod1]

Great video and explanation. Thank You!

[@chriscoker7794]

Great video, I enjoyed watching very much. Thank you and no doubt that you were hell of a man in your younger years.

[@adrianfraire]

muy buen maestro y bien explicado pocas personas como usted comparten su conosimiento

[@sergiofartlips]

Thank you so much for this!

[@wallamboklahong9125]

Thankful Grand-pa, it was so pleasant learning from you, I actually mis him, if he was with us today I would be learning with kind from him too, have a nice day Grand pa.

[@philliphall5198]

Amen 🙏

[@espinoza7166]

Thank you I’m ordering all the parts for my grandfather 175 I’ll be replacing the brakes and seal this weekend

[@espinoza7166]

It turned out great just need to adjust now finished hour ago you made it easy

[@dereksollows9783]

Very clear. I have to do something with my brakes (MF 30 industrial) so I will review this again and then get her done. Thanks.

[@philliphall5198]

I was 16 working at dealership, brand new 165 setting on lot then When my uncle closed it I got all the manuals and parts books for MF and moline Still have them all plus a ton of books from ford tractor when it closed also

[@gusracette4378]

Excellent video with very thorough explanations through every step. Thank you!!!

[@roc31539]

Most impressive skills. Thanks!

[@promechanics2395]

You deserve thousands of subscribers

[@shakerLT]

Great video! Thank you.

[@rdyardie]

Good video Clint. It looks like you have done that before. 😊 Nick has an excellent teacher.

[@218manon]

👏👏 wonderful was impressed

[@lancelotmasunda1803]

Very good explanation Sir

[@derekevans8266]

when you adjusting the brakes on a 165 you should have the wheel off the ground and rotate the wheel while you adjusting the pedal up to make sure that the brakes are not binding because the brake come on a lot sooner than the pedal suggest. This is more important with the later wet brake assembly these brakes start coming on with very little pressure on the pedal. Its better to have the brake pedal as low as possible.

[@JohnAllen-lw7xf]

Great video! Thank u!

[@karim64shamal42]

Thank you for this clarification.

[@whocaresaboutme29]

Greàt video!!!! Just got a 165

[@donvoll2580]

Good day from Ontario. Good video. Now when your were cleaning dirt out , could take rubber boot off & blow with air gun in there? Thanks nice

[@dustyrdz3386]

Excellent video 👏😎💪

[@peterleckie4413]

Wow you have pretty nice selection of Massy's. Maybe you should do a video on them all.

[@jlrcwolf]

Gracias por compartirlo

[@osaelbarrantes8060]

Gracias, esta muy bien explicado. I hope you understand Spanish, We replace the trumpet housing for more modern ones with oil brakes.. Aufwiedershen. Gruss von Grecia. Central valley Costa Rica..

[@kennethlyles8353]

Do you have a video on rebuilding the stub shaft assembly? Thanks mf65 1958

[@muratkaymak1545]

Eline sağlık.🔧👍

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Nice this is a little bit differnt from the 165 175 and 185s I grew up around they all had heavier rear axle housing and wet brakes the 165 didnt have the cast weights only the 175 and 185 and 30in rear tires they were in Engand maybe thats the reason but you are doing a great job and explaing as you go along nice job

[@BrianMasango-jp7ru]

Love this

[@evangelorodrigues5005]

Very nice

[@dannymatthews855]

Would this be the same for a Massey 3165?

[@aitallaabdelhalim2747]

Gracias

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Thanks

[@american7169]

Wish I had all the knowledge he has...

[@joseconte2598]

Show.... excelent

[@lilo2469]

Ty

[@tiburciovazques233]

Any advise how to adjust the Wheel bearings on a mf 285 axle seals Wheel bearing shims? Thanks

[@osmokeranen]

There are no disc brakes to MF 35, there are drum brakes. 275 and few more are wet discbrakes

[@ronpflugrath2712]

135 orchard model has this brake and locker 1969 front angle plow snow ride brake. Housing gets hot snow flakes land on axle housing and steam away .

[@tomasgarcia5131]

Felicidades asen muy buen trabajo como puedo contamos mi tractor no enfrena

[@success_road999]

Excellent my congratulation really you make very good job I like to much your job and explanation could you explain me hand brake ferguson MF 4240 4WD and where can i found documentations for this tractor MF4240 Ali from tunisia / sousse

[@wyattjbirloutdoors4257]

Where do you get brakes from?

[@mr.mixtape9131]

Need to replace brakes on a 2008 MF 583 too But i dont know how to replace it

[@wilburnrussell2332]

Do you still have all the parts numbers for all the brake parts...an also is a 65 an a 165 brakes the same. Thank you

[@gerryclarke5265]

The brakes on the 65 are exactly the same. Replace the oil seal as it is sure to be worn or just aged.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

would this be the same brake parts and seal for the mf34? I know the op posted 3 years ago but thought id ask. great video by the way.

[@farmgpa]

I’m not sure as I am not familiar with the MF34.

[@justmyopinion5234]

Would you know if it's the same as a 65D ? I'm going to need to do clutch pressure plate breaks and hydrologics

[@joelawrence56]

same

[@jamielawson1534]

Been forever looking for someone who had knowledge of these older Massey Ferguson's, none around. I have a MF 175 and been trying to find a bracket to convert the generator to an alternator, no one makes them that I can find. Do you have any idea where to find one? great video on the brakes, probably be doing that when the weather clears up.

[@farmgpa]

part numbers are 519376M91 and 514107M1 If they aren’t available take the picture to a welder and he can make you the brackets.

[@jamielawson1534]

@@farmgpa thanks for the reply. Is there a particular website or company you use? I've tried Steiner's, Ebay and Agco and had no luck using those part numbers. Thanks

[@greatlakeswoodworks5122]

Excellent video. I have a MF165 that needs the breaks redone, now i beleive i will be referencing this tutorial to complete. Great job explaining the process. I hope you make more videos to pass on your knowledge.

[@philliphall5198]

Build one, it’s easy to do

[@homeboy2113]

Do you know how much trans/ hydraulic oil you used to fill it back up? And what weights?

[@nicholasgondo6256]

Uncle all my brake discs for an MF65 diesel are oilly . What could be the problem . I guess they are worn out seals . Can I replace the seals with the ones that do not have a drain hole on them coz I cant find those with a drain hole.

[@farmgpa]

The seal between the differential and the brake

[@rickpaul4383]

Great job,l plans to replaced the complete back end with a oil brake system ,MF 290,type,,, because of scarcity of spares part,,

[@ethanblank2725]

My brakes on my MF165 are sitting in grease. That's what it looks like anyways. Are these then wet brakes? Its an early model usa tractor. I ordered parts for a dry brake system, are they the same as wet brakes? My parts look the same as yours except the disc have rivets in them, holes with metal rings in them. Thanks

[@farmgpa]

gasket part number is183254M1 and I was able to get it from my Massey Dealer. other parts I got from A & I parts.

[@chriscoker7794]

I don't believe that these are wet brakes.

[@chriscoker7794]

Wet brakes don't have all the dirt in there, they are sealed better.

[@chriscoker7794]

@@farmgpa please correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you.

[@sutharsandiwan4189]

How to replacement dis brack to mf 240

[@cure13]

Is this the wet brake system?

[@rudolfdaniel]

👍

[@gnc1962]

Do you know if this is the same set up for a massey 65?

[@farmgpa]

Very similar.

[@systemoversastelecomunicac2473]

tengo un cargador mf50 Massey dónde puedo conseguir repuestos ??

[@Swampwild1]

I guess you got the brake assembly for under $50? You didn’t say why you’re not cleaning up the old one. It’s almost $150 now. Maybe buy the springs which are $6 each? Dealing with springs is often difficult. Great video! Hope you’ll comment on this.

[@ronpflugrath2712]

They are pain in a$$ brakes to work on mine are overdue , i recall why i put this off thanks for showing the process.

[@aaronforren8820]

Kept working did not take a brake.

[@josepinto9416]

Salut à vous car cela m'a beaucoup fait avancer car je suis en train de restauré à neuf mon Massey Ferguson 1080 en 4rm il et de 1974 par contre j'en suis très loin de la fin car ici en France le prix des pièces détachées sont très chère au contraire de chez vous au États-Unis car surtout le 1080 j'ai l'impression que l'ont trouvé plus de pièces par chez vous par contre avec les frais de ports cela revient hors de prix, sinon je suis un grands fan de la marque Massey Ferguson par contre au font à droite dans votre atelier c'est un MASSEY FERGUSON 4800 ??? En tout les cas j'aime ce type d'engin très robuste et jolie à mes yeux, encore merci à vous pour vos vidéos car même si je comprends pas votre langue j'arrive à comprendre par rapport aux gestes et manipulations que vous faite merci à vous. José.

[@jacobmier3032]

Would this be the same as a Massey 65 diesel?

[@farmgpa]

Very similar.

[@jacobmier3032]

What would be different?

[@charlietanner6211]

i alway,s tear done plantary,s check and reseal been round these all my life a lot can go wrong in plantary,s and they cost more than you want to think about

[@kennethlyles8353]

Howdy mr. Tanner, Fixing to go through my 65. Are there videos you know of that takes you through a planetary’s sealing and bearings?? Thanks

[@charlietanner6211]

@@kennethlyles8353 you need a shop manual pretty much staight mechnic work you will need press brg pullers make sure you get the brgs shimed wright i know it extra work but you are close so forr peace of mind go ahead and good luuck shop mans are online

[@bfields1448]

I got a 1963 65 diesel I need to fix mine theyre leaking.

[@charlietanner6211]

@@bfields1448 be sure to get manual on youre trac do take time to look at finals shim brgs very critical seals new oil check everything little time now may save bid dollars later good luck

[@marttiini5279]

Background...1085 and 1100.

[@raulbento5519]

So é eu os compreender a falar eu não sei o inglês.

[@samwelmilita9258]

i need to restore my Massey. help me out pls

[@farmgpa]

How can I help

[@kennethkirui]

Mf 290

[@kennethkirui]

Also 3 series

[@bernarddufau8744]

Voilà j ai appris quelque chose merci

[@maakamakana7007]

I have a 185 and its is leaking oil over the rim of the right hand back wheel...it seems to be coming out of what I will call the hub...no oil seems to be going down in the transmission, but the brakes feel softer...without knowing much, what am I looking to repair???? a seal, or brake cylinder, or something????????????

[@farmgpa]

You are going to repair the planetary that is the hub that the wheel bolts to . It needs seals and maybe a bearing.

[@maakamakana7007]

thanks for the reply..much appreciated...the task in hand sounds daunting but i guess a fella has to have a go when living way out in the outback...@@farmgpa

[@maakamakana7007]

there is a youtube video on how to replace a massey rear wheel seal, an indian thing..I guess thats what I am supposed to do...

[@nisademirdogramaibrahimdik2038]

Firen mesnedinin 2 adet 7.16 kalın dis civatanin rendeleyin neden koymadın ben mf ci hasan usta kayseri .turkiye

[@rafashakim741]

Hi berke imt tracter

[@kamagoochteetteaan9039]

A)

[@airesrebelo6242]

Quem sabe concola se, que ndo sabe lixa se😂

[@tiryakidetiryaki784]

Hi boss do you need a apprentice I like 100 series massey tractors 😍😍💪💪

[@farmgpa]

You need something strong enough to handle the tire assembly, so it will depend on how much fluid is in the tire.

[@bfields1448]

Take the wheel off first. Massey Ferguson in those years were #1 world leading tractors, high tech

[@brianmarshall1637]

Some take the whole wheel off first then it's out of the way.

[@chuckh.2227]

What's up with the crazy music loop? It would have been much better with no music

[@huseyincobanoglu7668]

Senin gibi ustanın ta ben birkere senden daha iyi temuz çalışırım çekiş elin de vur yazık

[@garywaltz7408]

That music needs to go

[@davidshaw2185]

wouldnt want to be paying you guys to be repairing my tractor. 4 to 6 hours to over haul both sides

[@dhb572]

David Shaw. I would pay these guys, it would be done right !

[@nefnm]

Takes longer when you are trying to video the process as well as giving an instructional dialog.

[@jgscs61]

Some particular tractors same model same years comes with the stupid immersed brake disks system, 😂is not efficient system to me,I hate the oil immersed system ,this dry system always better and easy to repair, the England version come with the crazy oiled immersed stupid system 😢very dangers when you going dawn in hills 😂😂trust me, you want to be out of this situation 😂😂😂, nice video my friend good job 💪🏿

[@BikerBenny]

31:43 no lock tight? Maybe there like lugs on a car and theres like 10 hugh nuts none needed im guessing. No technical torque spec either. Master farm mechanic can feel the torque numbers 👨‍🔧🔧🔩⚙