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StanGreen 
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 Topic: WD45 Brakes
Posted: 30 Mar 2025 at 11:45am |
I am thinking of doing the breaks on the WD45 in the next week or so. But I have read that having Rick Corder do the relining is the best option. Does anyone know if Rick is still doing this? If so, does anyone have contact info for him.
Second, I am looking at the Large Brake Riveting Tool from DJS/Steiner Tractors, but some reviews say the tool is not deep enough for the WD45. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, could I just grind out the tool to make it deeper? Thanks!
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mdm1
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Posted: 30 Mar 2025 at 12:50pm |
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Here is the email that I used. rickinmo@socket.net Just have Rick do them.
Edited by mdm1 - 30 Mar 2025 at 12:50pm
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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Ed (Ont)
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Posted: 30 Mar 2025 at 2:12pm |
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I bought the tool from Steiner a few years back. Yes it was not big enough. But I did use the punch part of it so it was helpful. My memory is getting so bad. I think I clamped a punch in the vice and then used their punch to peen it properly. Bought the friction material from Agco but they got from A&I. Nice job so don’t be scared of it. Or get Rick to do it if you are not very well tooled up!
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Ed (Ont)
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Posted: 30 Mar 2025 at 2:29pm |
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Phone Steiner and tell them what you are doing. I phoned them when I got into this years ago and explained the problem. Salesman inferred I didn’t know what I was doing. Lol. I said let me talk to your tech guy or engineer. He did hook me up with someone that seemed to be knowledgeable. He apologized and said yes that does not work on WD45 brake linings. He was aware. Maybe they have different tool now. Phone and ask! They were very cooperative. Even said they would give me full refund. I said no I have used part of it and am happy. 😀😀
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den/southern illinoi
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Posted: 30 Mar 2025 at 3:01pm |
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Rick is the way to go. He is a pro.
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Own 4 wheel 20, 2-5015, 5020 and associated equipment and 2 electric forklifts.
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IBWD MIke
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Posted: 31 Mar 2025 at 5:31am |
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Another vote for Rick. The last one I did the brakes on, the pins wouldn't come out. Big surprise! So, I drilled and tapped them, 1/2-20 I think. A short piece of pipe makes a good puller. Cut a set out with a torch once, I'll never do that again. That was a miserable job.
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WF owner
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Posted: 31 Mar 2025 at 5:51am |
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Rick is the ONLY way to go for brake shoes! The material he uses is the best you can get.
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