Kubota b7200dt brake replacement

[Thedevine]

Hey all, I have a Kubota b7200dt tractor that needed new brake shoes and seals. I got all new seals and shoes along with springs and gaskets for the dry brake housings. My question is, the new paper gaskets; should I use a sealant like permatex gray or install them dry? I’ve seen a lot of mixed answers on this… thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Light RTV on the gasket won't hurt them in the least.

 

[Thedevine]

Thanks for the reply! My concern is being able to find these gaskets next time I need in there…. The old gaskets were gray permed on and they got destroyed during disassembly. This tractor is 40+ years old and they’re starting to not make parts for it…

 

[Thedevine]

So the aftermarket pads that the Kubota dealer sold me don’t quite fit inside the drum… any suggestions that don’t require a machine shop? Like possibly sanding them down a little bit…

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

If you sand them down, wear a respirator with very good filters while doing it.

If your concerned about the gaskets copy them.