Dmacleo
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2020
- Messages
- 1,535
- Location
- Etna, Maine
- Tractor
- 2010 MF GC2400 Owner, 2012 MF1532 User
I find it strange that you would use the left brake pedal during normal operation. Normally it is only used to set the parking brake. If you are using it in conjunction with the right hydro pedals, you are creating a lot of resistance for the hydro, producing extra heat. If the tractor hydraulic fluid isn't of suitable quality it will quickly overheat, resulting in lots of issues as the oil thins out.
That being said, grease your linkages on the hydro pedals, ensure they move smoothly. Check linkages for brakes and hydro, ensure they are not bent or binding.
Stop Leak works by causing seals to swell. OK for a simple hydraulic system or manual transmission , maybe not the best for a hydrostatic drive
I use brake often when snow blowing few inches from a vehicle or house. also use it when hauling trailers around, letting off directional pedal going down hill with heavy trailer (as in like 38 bales of hay in a trailer on steep hill) ain't gonna stop you.