Massey 50ex

[Cms]

Hi all. I've recently acquired a Massey 50 ex loader. It needs a bit of tidying , but nothing serious . However I am having a problem with the brakes. As soon as I put it into reverse , the right hand rear wheel jams solid, if I drive forward, no problem. Can anyone shed any light on what may be the cause of the problem. Thanks.

 

[Kevtherev]

Brake sticking
Could be the expander springs if it's the type I'm thinking it is

 

[Cms]

Brake sticking
Could be the expander springs if it's the type I'm thinking it is

Is it a big job to change them? Should I do both sides while I'm at it?

 

[multi power]

I think they are wet brakes? The older dry brakes are easy, but need a bit of work to get to them

 

[Kevtherev]

Is there a counter weight fitted?

 

[Kevtherev]

I think they are wet brakes? The older dry brakes are easy, but need a bit of work to get to them

290 rear axle I think?

 

[Cms]

Is there a counter weight fitted?

Not at the moment, there was a beet chopper on it before I got it. I will be fitting a weight

 

[Cms]

290 rear axle I think?

The oil filter in the back end is the same as a 290 anyway

 

[multi power]

290 rear axle I think?

I suspect you are correct, the wet brakes never tend to give any bother so I was a bit confused

 

[smcapstick]

The wet brakes can bind if the oil is dirty or the level too low. Just take the bung out at the back and you'll see.

 

[Henarar]

light duty rear axle I think

make sure nothing is party seized where the brake rod goes in to the axle, get someone to press the brakes while you lie under and watch same with the handbrake, the handbrake mechanism is a sod for seizing up, make sure you chock the wheels before you get under, bit of a long shot as its only doing it in reverse
you could also try slackening off the adjuster a bit, 11/16 nut/nuts on the end of the brake rod

 

[Cms]

Thanks for all the help and advice, il get working on it as soon as I can