My skid is a LX 865. The problem: The parking brake has been losing effectiveness over the past year and now it does not work at all. I've searched the forums and cant really find a fix for this problem. Maybe a symptom: With the Brake down (off) and with both sticks fully forward, the left side just slightly tries to outrun the right side.
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Is this a mechanical or electric brake? Some use a cam like setup with a manual linkage to a pedal to hold pressure on 2 metal discs. Other ones use an electromagnet that drops a block that locks the discs. The mechanical setup usually has adjustments.
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The drive speed symptom isnt related to your brake. that would need a linkage adjustment.
I have an LX 865.The brake linkage for both sides hinges off a bar operated by the handle. If you raise the seat and work the handle you can see it operate.The brake is inside the gear reduction box.
I have the procedure for adjusting the steering speed and the brake. I will have to log back on in about 2 hours. Ill type out the procedures then. Sorry Im out of time now. Mike
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T man Im getting some pages out of my owners manual copied And downloaded for you to make your adjustments. Its a slow process with a dial up modem. Il get it on here A S A P Mike
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T man Im having trouble posting the pages .I can E-mail you the pages you need to adjust the brakes.If you dont want to post your email address E-mail me and I will reply with the information. My E-mail address is [email protected]. Mike
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Mike, Thanks a ton! I hope to get to make the adjustment this weekend. You don't know how much I appreciate the help you give on these threads!
