First breakage on BX

[dragoneggs]

I have 195 hard hours on my BX and finally broke something today. Well not including busting a zerk fitting, and putting tubes in the front tires to prevent slow leasks.

The parking brake no longer 'locks'. I haven't looked at it yet but I assume it will be an easy fix. So, I guess it is time to give it some tender loving care and do the 200hr maintenance, fix the brake, and give it a good clean and waxing. I aslo noticed after running for a few hours the last couple of days, it sporatically loses power/RPM intermittantly. I am guessing fuel filter? Probably will review what others have done and upgrade.

 

[Panik]

I'm curious to here what caused your parking brake to no longer engage. My bx is at right over 200 hours and I have observed more wear that I would have expected on the tab and catch arrangement that locks the parking brake. Good luck in getting things back in tip top shape.

I know there were a couple of pretty cool threads where people have done some neat things fabricating mounts for full size spin on filters. Scooby74's thread is the first that comes to mind.

 

[ehenry]

Cant help ya with your parking brake but the losing power/sputtering issue you mention I'll tell you what fixed mine......Water in the fuel was the main culprit then trash in the tank that would restrict the flow of fuel exiting the tank.

 

[Cherokee140]

The little fuel filter is IMHO a weak point with this machine. I pre-filter all the fuel going into my tank. I am at about 130-something hours and have not had any problems....I bet that fuel is an issue with yours, water like the other poster said or the filter just not flowing. If there was a way to hide another filter out of the way I would be all over it, but there is very little open room on these machines....I will figure something out as time allows.

As to the brake, not sure I have not given mine a second look, using the brake on these little machines is something you do quite often, I am going to have to check into that.

 

[CHDinCT]

The little fuel filter is IMHO a weak point with this machine. I pre-filter all the fuel going into my tank. I am at about 130-something hours and have not had any problems....I bet that fuel is an issue with yours, water like the other poster said or the filter just not flowing. If there was a way to hide another filter out of the way I would be all over it, but there is very little open room on these machines....I will figure something out as time allows.

As to the brake, not sure I have not given mine a second look, using the brake on these little machines is something you do quite often, I am going to have to check into that.

Cherokee - have you seen this thread on adding a spin-on Racor fuel filter to replace the dinky one under the deck? I ended up doing this conversion and couldn't be happier. I can see the filter and can drain out water as needed, plus it's an easy change out once it's time to do the fuel filter maintenance. Good solution in my opinion.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/268153-adding-spin-racor-filter-bx25.html

 

[4shorts]

Well considering all the work you've acomplished with the machine a little TLC wouldn't hurt it. Not sure if you've seen the BX service video I did. It may help you out.
Cheers.

 

[dragoneggs]

I'm curious to here what caused your parking brake to no longer engage. My bx is at right over 200 hours and I have observed more wear that I would have expected on the tab and catch arrangement that locks the parking brake. Good luck in getting things back in tip top shape.

I know there were a couple of pretty cool threads where people have done some neat things fabricating mounts for full size spin on filters. Scooby74's thread is the first that comes to mind.

Yeah thanks for reminding me about Scooby's... I couldn't remember.

Cant help ya with your parking brake but the losing power/sputtering issue you mention I'll tell you what fixed mine......Water in the fuel was the main culprit then trash in the tank that would restrict the flow of fuel exiting the tank.

I am guessing water in the fuel line, seems to happen going up a steep hill. I will be replacing the filters.

 

[ultrarunner]

Fuel for sure on sputtering

I think you may have picked up a branch or bottomed on a rock that bent something on the undercarriage affecting the brake.

Both should be easy fixes...

 

[dragoneggs]

Hey could somebody climb under their BX (without skid plates) and take a couple pics of parking brake mechanism, both directly under the parking brake pedal and on the left side where the brake pedal and ratchet is at? I think something is missing or bent because I don't have engagement of the ratchet on the brake pedal.

 

[dragoneggs]

Here are a few pics of mine... sorry should have rotated for better orientation.

 

[dragoneggs]

Well considering all the work you've acomplished with the machine a little TLC wouldn't hurt it. Not sure if you've seen the BX service video I did. It may help you out.
Cheers.

Great video... thanks Paul. I am following your procedures almost to the 'tee'. So far, oil & filter change, air filter, debri shield, antifreeze top off and fan belt check/tighten complete. Got the skid plates dropped and have the first fuel filter replaced (that was a bit of 'b!tch'. Just not much room or give. Now I am looking at the brake system. Still need to replace other fuel filter, and replace the HST filter.

Wondering if I should go ahead and drain and refill the HST at 200 instead of prescribed 400hrs. Like I said these have been hard hours on the HST and implement hydraulics. Thoughts?

 

[dragoneggs]

Here are a few pics of mine... sorry should have rotated for better orientation.

View attachment 393020 View attachment 393021 View attachment 393022

In the first pic... should the galvanized steel paddle be 'on top' of brake pedal bar?

 

[Scooby074]

Upgrading your filter is a great investment.

One more thing, watch for fuel algae. I had a batch of it. Causing sputtering. Luckily with the clear Racor bowl I could see a slight film so I removed for inspection. Sure enough SLIME!!

A new filter and a strong dose of BioBor JF cleared everything up right good.

Oh and install some valves if you follow my install. I have pinchers, but they will make life 10x easier if you are not near a toolbox, like I was when my filter plugged.

 

[dragoneggs]

Upgrading your filter is a great investment.

One more thing, watch for fuel algae. I had a batch of it. Causing sputtering. Luckily with the clear Racor bowl I could see a slight film so I removed for inspection. Sure enough SLIME!!

A new filter and a strong dose of BioBor JF cleared everything up right good.

Oh and install some valves if you follow my install. I have pinchers, but they will make life 10x easier if you are not near a toolbox, like I was when my filter plugged.

Thanks Scooby... yeah the first of the two in line fuel filters was pretty dirty and I forgot about the valve I wanted to put in in front of the first filter. Dang it. The racer bowl filter I think is a good Idea. Did you leave in the first filter when you installed the Racor. I would presume you wouldn't need or even want it since it a pain to replace.

Also replaced the air filter which was much dirtier than I thought. I guess I was in a lot of dust the last a couple months.

Now if I can just figure out this dang parking brake problem. :confused3:

 

[4shorts]

Great video... thanks Paul. I am following your procedures almost to the 'tee'. So far, oil & filter change, air filter, debri shield, antifreeze top off and fan belt check/tighten complete. Got the skid plates dropped and have the first fuel filter replaced (that was a bit of 'b!tch'. Just not much room or give. Now I am looking at the brake system. Still need to replace other fuel filter, and replace the HST filter.

Wondering if I should go ahead and drain and refill the HST at 200 instead of prescribed 400hrs. Like I said these have been hard hours on the HST and implement hydraulics. Thoughts?

It's my opinion that changing the HST oil at 200 hours is a waste. I'm waiting until the 400 before I do mine.
Glad your getting something out of the video :dance1:

 

[dragoneggs]

Okay guys! Hoping someone would chime in on this parking brake issue before morning! Otherwise I guess I am headed to my local dealer to climb under a new BX on the lot and take a look for myself. Yeah I know... why didn't I do that today while picking up filters? :mur: With all you BX guys out there though I thought I was going to get answer almost immediately. This conundrum (which shouldn't be) is bothering me.

 

[ultrarunner]

I would but the BX23 is different....

 

[dragoneggs]

I would but the BX23 is different....

Thanks ultra runner! Oh well... I guess I will be goofing off at the Kubota dealer and explain' myself in the morn'g.

 

[4shorts]

Okay guys! Hoping someone would chime in on this parking brake issue before morning! Otherwise I guess I am headed to my local dealer to climb under a new BX on the lot and take a look for myself. Yeah I know... why didn't I do that today while picking up filters? :mur: With all you BX guys out there though I thought I was going to get answer almost immediately. This conundrum (which shouldn't be) is bothering me.

I didn't know you needed a photo? You should have emailed me! I don't follow threads much on here anymore and it's 4:30am here but as soon as I get out I'lol snap a few photos of the park brake system on mine for you.

 

[4shorts]

Here's a few photo's of the parking brake set up. I couldn't get any of the middle of the machine due to the skid pan. Insistently the silver piece you see is for the cruise if you were wondering. Last photo shows the park brake in the "On" position.