B8200 Brake Refurbish

[cmyoch]

I posted this same question on a Kubota Facebook page I belong to. Not sure what kind of response I will get from there. I have brakes that are non existent on my B8200. I believe this to be a relatively lower hour machine but it spent all of its life outside in the elements (based on the condition of the sheet metal). I adjusted the brake rod as far as it would go and still have no brakes whatsoever. Last night, I took the brake assembly apart expecting a mess in side. I'm surprised to see what appears to me as a healthy amount of material left on the shoes. The drum was dry but full of dust and dirt. My first inclination is to wash this all down, scuff the drum and shoes, and see if they work again. If not, what are the tolerances for the components so I can measure and see what needs to be replaced? Here are pictures of everything when I pulled off the cover. The pivot point turns freely and the shoes move out without issue. What suggestions do you guys have?

 

[D2Cat]

Take the shoes off and replace them. If you can't find some replacements, clean what you have and take them to a brake and clutch repair shop. They can reline the shoes. Get new wheel cylinder and install.

That damage is not from just setting out 30 years, it's been in some deep water!!

 

[cmyoch]

Take the shoes off and replace them. If you can't find some replacements, clean what you have and take them to a brake and clutch repair shop. They can reline the shoes. Get new wheel cylinder and install.

That damage is not from just setting out 30 years, it's been in some deep water!!

This is good to know! I know nothing about the history of this machine. It was on my uncle's property and was used as a spare tractor to pull wagons. I assumed he purchased it initially as a parts tractor but it runs too well to be scrapped. I'll go ahead and get new parts for it.