Leyland 270 brakes

[Chazzerone]

Hello,
I have recently brought myself a restoration project of a Leyland 270 but the first thing I have noticed is the breaks are gone if anyone has any idea how u change the breaks or best place to buy need pads are I would be greatful

 

[Wisconsonian]

https://www.thenuffieldandleylandtractorclub.co.uk/wp/wp-content/themes/nuffield/images%20two/Dry%20brake%20servicing.pdf

here's the guide. Have you tried adjusting the linkage yet?

 

[ARW]

Strip them and clean the disc and pads up with the flappy disc grinder, then adjust up to suit, they will still be crap but they will work better.
Did the same on my 384 but over winter they have rusted again and are binding

 

[Chazzerone]

https://www.thenuffieldandleylandtractorclub.co.uk/wp/wp-content/themes/nuffield/images%20two/Dry%20brake%20servicing.pdf

here's the guide. Have you tried adjusting the linkage yet?

Cheers

No I haven't but I have notices the lever s are a bit lose when I'm lifting the link box on the back

I'm kinda new to tractor stuff as this is my first tractor cuz I'm 16 but I did remember my step dad saying I should do something to it as it is so lose

 

[rick_vandal]

You might need bigger balls to tackle infamous Leyland brakes! Don't be afraid to shorten the bottom hex sets on the covers and get yourself a 19mm box spanner/chainsaw plug spanner too. Fight the covers off and pull a disc off the splines. Free and spread the linkage to withdraw the expander with it's springs and balls, where dust covers keep the muck in. Second disc then comes out.

 

[Lincsman]

Are they the same as Nuffields?.. if so they didnt really work when new.

 

[Chazzerone]

You might need bigger balls to tackle infamous Leyland brakes! Don't be afraid to shorten the bottom hex sets on the covers and get yourself a 19mm box spanner/chainsaw plug spanner too. Fight the covers off and pull a disc off the splines. Free and spread the linkage to withdraw the expander with it's springs and balls, where dust covers keep the muck in. Second disc then comes out.

Cheers for the info I'm hoping I will be able to do it but if not I'm starting a appreciateship so maybe I could get one of them to look at it

But cheers for the info it going to help

 

[agrimax]

Are they the same as Nuffields?.. if so they didnt really work when new.

Just the same from the 10/60 onward... Absolutely not fit for purpose! The earlier shoe and drum in the Universals and 4/60 was much better except there was nothing to adjust the shoes closer to the drum as they wore. The pedal rods could be adjusted,which only determined the pedal height.Have to build up the ends of the shoes with a welder as the lining wears down but the brakes did work...well sort of!

 

[colhonk]

Were brilliant brakes on my Nuff 4/60 in the day, come to end of field,knock throttle off a bit, lift triple k`s up stamp on one pedal. sin round on that wheel drop triple k off you go. Not like now , 5mins to shuffle around. NO, i would not go back to the good old days cannot find a smiley with rose tinted glasses,

 

[X344chap]

The problem is that folks don't clean, adjust and lubricate the brake linkages often enough - which leads to slop in the bushes and clevis pins. If you've got any slop or a drum full of dust and seized expanders - then they wont work well. If you go through the braking system and adjust to spec then you can get an acceptable braking system. You might need to spend a few quid on them - but all parts are available. They will never be as good as wet brakes - but you can make them work.