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Just received my NOS (new old stock) brake bands from Circle G. Very fast service and a free pocket knife!
The new segmented brake bands are more round, look to have thicker lining and have 36 rivets to the old bands that have 22 rivets.
Bob Rooks wrote:
“That's really good to know, now I can leave and go on vacation.”
Just make sure you fly and stay at a place that has WiFi.
I was going to buy a PTO generator and had decided on the 12kw Voltmaster from Electric Generator Direct. The reason I selected this generator was the voltage regulation that the newer generators have and are safe for sensitive electronic equipment. The Harbor Freight Tool PTO generator does not have voltage regulation. Now I needed a three point platform and ended up ordering the parts from Harbor. After five weeks I was told to wait a little longer. I am still waiting!!
Ended up buying a 7kw generator from COSTCO online that was safe for sensitive electronic equipment using a $200 off coupon. I think I ended up paying $700 for the generator. I believe these generators are imported by Eastern Tool.
Short story, you can buy a lot of gas with the savings by buying a portable gas generator over a PTO generator. Now, if you need 12kw, that is a different story.
Yes, two. Thought about just one but then had the idea of having a second set of brake bands. This also helps the dealer get rid of obsolete stock. Even found I had an old brake riveter, source unknown. If I have to have four bands redone by a brake shop, no problem. Just the idea of removing the final drives opens my wallet.
Phil
Sam,
Started with two all copper pennies and sanded them flat. Ground and filed to proper diameter i.e. where they would fit in the female fittings. Bob Rooks was concerned that copper would “dish” but checked once and saw no evidence of any dishing.
I also purchased some thin copper at my local hardware store and made copper washers with the idea of making steel disks. One side of the steel disk would seal on the o-ring (male fitting) and the copper (crush) washer on top of the steel disk would provide the seal on the female (flat surface) side.
Phil
I have ordered 2 brake bands from Circle G. Will post pictures when I get them.
This does not mean that I am pulling the final drives. I want to see how the brake bands are made and how easy to modify. Hoping I can play dentist and remove rivets from one side of my current bands. I could then pull my worn brake bands out replacing them with nylon straps. The bands would be relined with riveted segments and the rivets I removed replaced with bolts. That is my dream.
Reality may be much different.
I am beginning to understand why hilltrac ( original poster) went away but what choice do I have? Need to have brakes.
It may be wishful thinking, but I now want to find out if it is possible to upgrade my dozer to the new brake “system”. At least find out more about it.
