JD 755 left rear wheel locks up in forward

[Daveqh]

I have a John Deere 755 that the left rear wheel locks up when going forward. In reverse it turns fine, but I can't seem to get much work done in reverse.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

If anyone can give me some ideas on what to look for. I'm ready to take it apart if needed.

Thanks............Dave

 

[Willl]

I'm ready to take it apart if needed

That would be my next step.

Don't force it forward, likely bust something worse if you do.

 

[E/S]

Sounds like a broken brake shoe.

E/S

 

[Daveqh]

Thanks, I was starting to think the same thing about the brake plates being broken. I forgot to mention the tractor has a Hydrostatic transmission, if that has anything to do with it (?)

 

[Willl]

I didn't think 755s had front brakes ?

 

[kebo]

I didn't think 755s had front brakes ?

Reread the thread, nothing was mentioned about front brakes.

 

[cmsofmich]

Mine is doing the same thing now, what did you find out?

 

[Daveqh]

cmsofmich: Mine is doing the same thing now, what did you find out?

Hi cmsofmich,

I have not yet taken it apart, I did however change the Hydro oil and changed the filter and cleaned the screen. The screen had metal flakes on it, so something is really wrong inside (I think). Afterwords the tractor acted the same so I will be taking it apart as soon as I get a little time.

 

[TaterK]

Did you ever get to tear it down ? I have a ford 445D same thing exactly, right side only. Looking for a little more info before i tear down this one. Thanks for any and all help! TaterK

 

[SPYDERLK]

Bad bearing.