JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard?

[Doug Bradenton]

I have a JD 5310. I have the brakes dragging and the fluid boiling and losing brakes after running a few minutes. I have read several posts regarding the defective factory brake retractors and the brakes dragging in the 5000 series tractors being a common thing. I have also read where one guy paid JD Dealer to fix his and he had the same problem again. I am a skilled mechanic and prepared to fix this item. I have one question. What is the consensus on what to do with the brake retractors upon repair? Do I perform the repair and leave out the brake retractors or has JD developed an improved brake retractor pin that eliminates this problem? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[JD5210]

Cannot answer your question, but here is some information that may help in your repair. Please share what you decide to do and how it went.

Tech Manual - Selectmanuals.com $34.95

John Deere 5210 Brake Repair Part 1
John Deere 521 Brake Repair Part 1 - YouTube

John Deere 5210 Brake Repair Part 2 - he does talk about the retractor
John Deere 521 Brake Repair Part 2 - YouTube

Sorry he did not post the final part of the job.

 

[Doug Bradenton]

Thanks JD 5210. I have a detailed repair manual. I have reviewed that you tube video. I replied to his video a month ago asking what he found but he did not reply and as you said he did not post a follow up video. But he did indicate he had a dealer replace the retractors and the brakes dragged again after use.

 

[dieselbeef]

I did mine about 2 yrs ago and I think theyre starting to drag again.....I don't have an answer tho

 

[Doug Bradenton]

I am getting ready to perform the repair over the next two weeks. I was just wondering if anyone had any more information on the brake retractors and whether to reuse or delete them from the repair. Thanks.

 

[Doug Bradenton]

Wondered if you had any late info. I am getting ready to work on my tractor.

 

[Poordirtfarming]

I discarded the retractors and replaced the brake disc. No problem now

 

[Tx Jim]

My thoughts are JD utility tractors had no brake disk retractors springs from '64-'92 then brake retractor springs were added I think in hopes of lowering GPH fuel usage. I've read several instances where brake disk retraction springs have be removed with good results

 

[oldtimer 66]

Found this on the internet.