repairing Brake Safety Switch on a 455.

[iowa]

I am trying to replace AM128925 (Brake Safety Switch) on a 455.

It is riveted on. Any idea why Deere would use rivets instead of a bolt?

I will need to remove the footrest to get access to the brake safety switch. This diagram:
John Deere Parts Catalog

looks a bit different than my 455. I think mine has more bolts holding and it also has a depth gauge adjustment knob on it. Am I looking at the wrong diagram for a 455?

 

[Kish318420]

I believe that there are 3 maybe 4 versions of the wiring harness on the 4X5 model/series. All had the brake switch and neutral switch riveted to the mounting brackets. Reason: Cost to mount the switch to the bracket and then put the bracket into the machines. The assembly uses a jig for positioning the switch/riveting it in place and testing for proper operation. Riveting is faster than bolting and/or screwing it together. TIME=MONEY

You will have to either grind the rivet or drill it out, maybe have to do both. The thing is getting room to do it.

 

[iowa]

Will it be okay for me to bolt the new brake switch to the frame or should I use the specified rivets?

 

[Kish318420]

It is up to you, either get the rivets or get the proper size bolts/screws with locking nuts and use red locktite