BX25 Brakes squealing like metal on metal....Help

[Jonny C]

I need some help. When the brakes are applied on my BX25, they sound like metal on metal. I have over 500 hours on it. Probably closer to 1000. My small farm is on a hillside and my wife likes to use the brakes. I was an auto mechanic years ago. Is this a big deal to change the brakes? I do have a fairly well equipped shop at my house. Where can I get a manual so I can get torque specs. Is there a factory manual available. Where can I get one.

Jonny

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Fairly easy job.



The manual is called the WSM.

Look at the envelope top right of your screen.

 

[RPro]

Your BX25 it has wet breaks. In general, they get ruined by leaving the parking brake on while driving. Nonetheless, I use the reverse pedal to stop and then use the break to hold the tractor while parked. I heard that it costs about $4000 to have Kubota replace the disks because of the labor. The parts are under $100. The right rear axle case needs to be removed and it is difficult to get to all the bolts with the fender/floor pan in place. Changing the brakes on a truck is trivial, but replacing the disks on a BX is not a trivial DIY job.