Dang it!

[DickLucky]

I recently purchased a Ym1500. It sat in doors for yrs. Anyway both sides of the brakes were locked up. Tractor wouldn’t roll at all. So my only option was to figure it out. So I got both assemblies out and tractor now rolls freely however I busted the right side cast brake cover. And now I’m feeling pretty dumb because I can’t seem to find a new one. Can anyone please help me?

 

[pmsmechanic]

Take all the pieces to a good welding shop and have them braze it all back together.

A good fabricator should also be able to make you a replacement.

If you lived close by I would say bring it over.

 

[3Ts]

And if that doesn't work, and since it's cast, go to one of the foundry or blacksmith forums for hobbyists and see if you can find a hobbyist that will cast it for you. There are a few that cast small quantities of iron and steel.

 

[tacticalturnip]

@Yander I need you to put out the Bat Signal to attract all the other folks that have Yanmar in their username.

 

[Yander]

@bmaverick can introduce you to the

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[2manyrocks]

Some salvage parts are available here: Yanmar Salvage Tractors

 

[California]

I recently purchased a Ym1500. It sat in doors for yrs. Anyway both sides of the brakes were locked up. Tractor wouldn’t roll at all. So my only option was to figure it out. So I got both assemblies out and tractor now rolls freely however I busted the right side cast brake cover. And now I’m feeling pretty dumb because I can’t seem to find a new one. Can anyone please help me?

I would get it brazed if you can't find a replacement. That's not a high stress part, it will be fine.

But go to a specialist and get it done right.

 

[etpm]

It's too bad you broke the plate. But it would be an easy repair if only 2 or 3 pieces. Any decent welder could do it.
Eric

 

[yanmars]

Hope you get it back up and running soon.

 

[Williy]

DickLucky,
Check out these web sites perhaps you can find
what you need???

https://www.google.com/search?q=Ym1500+cast+iron+brake+housing&oq=Ym1500+cast+iron+brake++housing&aqs=chrome..69i57.32893j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

willy