Replacing brake shoes on Ford 3000 tractor

Replacing brake shoes on '74 Ford 3000 diesel tractor

[@mtk51]

Thanks for posting. I'm doing my brakes tomorrow and it really helps to watch someone else do it first.

[@jstrunck]

Thanks for posting, I learned something new about replacing tractor brakes! John

[@brian93ist]

my neighbour has a 3000 he uses it to rake and run a jd 24t square bailer the hay rake is a 640 jd good rake i bought a #64 jd hay rake last week you need paint on the wheels and fenders so they dont get holes rusted in them you are the only farmer i have ever seen use a impact wrench

[@timsparks2688]

Did a good job you’re a hell of a nice guy thanks for putting it out there really help me a lot

[@BEEBEE159]

Thank you for making this video. Believe it or not, my 1954 Ford 600 tractor has the same exact brake system as your Ford 3000. I've been putting my brakes off for a long time, too. I guess I will tackle it today. Take care :)

[@farmboy30117]

@jstrunck Thanks John. I did too, those springs are a real pain!

[@farmboy30117]

@brian93ist Yeah, that 3000 is perfect for raking and square baling especially baling because the PTO is operated off the clutch so you can ease the PTO into engagement. As far as the impact wrench, I guess I'm just lazy. We used to use a big 4-way lug wrench but my back can't take it anymore.

[@farmboy30117]

Sometimes hitting around the edges with a sledge hammer works. I imagine it's rusted itself to the axle. But I have seen drums (on a car) that had a ridge worn into it and the brake pads had a raised ridge so it was locking itself to the drum.

[@farmboy30117]

Turn the adjuster until a little drag is felt. You can access the adjuster from a slot on the back of the backing plate

[@farmboy30117]

@tractorman905 No, but I'm gonna have to replace the brake shaft seal on our New holland 3930

[@500passwords]

well done jay . you been busy lately

[@farmboy30117]

@BEEBEE159 You're welcome. Watch those springs because they are tight!

[@farmboy30117]

At 5:36 in this video, you can see a red plastic plug on the right side of the backing plate. You remove that plastic plug to access the adjuster screw.

[@bevskennel]

had to put heat on my 600 brake drum right around the thecenter between bolt holes. don't get too hot. I tapped on edge of drum& also hit between studs(careful of threads) I used 40 oz. hammer.got it hot enough to burn paint off drum around studs & center couple of inches. I backedoff adjust star first so linings wouldn't hold it on. Hope this helps.

[@MarineResearch]

Good info..

[@alexandercoss]

thanks for posting. It has been a great help.

[@farmboy30117]

Glad it helped!

[@farmboy30117]

@mtk51 Take some pics with a digital camera so you'll know where everything goes.

[@ramangrewalll]

how we can improve ford 3600 braking system., its brakes are really irritated me alwz,,so help me

[@cliffordhoffman6436]

Need to know how to change brake shose on a 5000 Ford tracker n a 335 Ford tracker

[@stephenhansen8906]

I was wondering I have a Ford 4000 do you think it would be the same braking system as a Ford 3000 tractor

[@farmboy30117]

It should be. Look at the brake actuator rod. If it's a drum brake, it'll go to the drum. If it's a wet brake, it'll go inside the axle housing.

[@stephenhansen8906]

Ok I think it's the other one have you replaced the wet brakes before

[@farmboy30117]

Not yet, but I need to.

[@leeleviner8159]

what size did you use to take off the wheel?

[@farmboy30117]

I can't remember what size lug nuts it uses but I think its about 1-1/4"

[@farmboy30117]

@500passwords Thanks 500. Can't put off everything because of the heat I guess.

[@MadsWorld34]

thanks I just bought a 3000 and my left brake don't work to well. now I know its not different than a car.

[@hectoralonzo2535]

I need buy brakes to ford 3000 where which one store to buy tnk

[@farmboy30117]

I believe I bought these shoes on eBay

[@nealconijn332]

Well, at least you didnt get any blood on it.

[@farmboy30117]

The drum setup was never a great braking system for tractors. I sent you an email reply but I don't really know what to tell you. The brakes on this 3000 sucks too.

[@scienceeducation1587]

I am from India...and in India a biggest problem in Ford tractor of brake...the tractor is run slowly and highly then brake are low stopping tractor...the brake is not working good ...very bad performance Ford brake..and the seal is very good condition ...no oil in drum... please suggest me...I used Ford 3000 to 5 years long

[@farmboy30117]

I'd say as long as the drum and shoes are in good condition, just make sure everything is adjusted properly. Drum brakes aren't the best to begin with.

[@sypodj]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I've got an ford dexta 2000 and it's exactly the same brake system! I've subscribed to your channel if you want to check my channel maybe you like it 😉