Brake linkages

Jeff4wd · Post by **Jeff4wd** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:59 pm

Does anyone know whether the brake linkages on Dexta with handbrake, about 1961, that run from the brake pedals back towards the rear axle are the same length on both sides. One seems to be about 2 1/2" shorter than the other one! Is this correct, because I can't get it to attach? These pieces were in boxes when I bought it so I have nothing to refer to.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also, if they are supposed to be the same length, would somebody happen to have one?

Thanks
Jeff

Bensdexta · Post by **Bensdexta** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:53 pm

Jeff4wd wrote:Does anyone know whether the brake linkages on Dexta with handbrake, about 1961, that run from the brake pedals back towards the rear axle are the same length on both sides. One seems to be about 2 1/2" shorter than the other one! Is this correct, because I can't get it to attach? These pieces were in boxes when I bought it so I have nothing to refer to.

Just measured my brake rods, they are both 87cm clevis pin to clevis pin.
The PTO rod, on LH side, is shorter at 81cm.
I got a brake rod from Ron Greet.
All the best,

Jeff4wd · Post by **Jeff4wd** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:48 pm

Thanks very much for your reply.
I have measured mine, one is 87cm, the other is 80cm! No wonder I was having hassle!

Will get on to Ron Greet in the morning.
Thanks again.

Jeff

Bensdexta · Post by **Bensdexta** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:58 pm

Jeff4wd wrote:Thanks very much for your reply.
I have measured mine, one is 87cm, the other is 80cm! No wonder I was having hassle!
Will get on to Ron Greet in the morning.
Jeff

Have you checked that your PTO rod is correct? You might have them swapped around!
If you still need one, you could try Malcolm Hipperson too
All the best,

Tubal Cain · Post by **Tubal Cain** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:35 am

Bensdexta wrote:
Jeff4wd wrote:Thanks very much for your reply.
I have measured mine, one is 87cm, the other is 80cm! No wonder I was having hassle!
Will get on to Ron Greet in the morning.
Jeff
Have you checked that your PTO rod is correct? You might have them swapped around!If you still need one, you could try Malcolm Hipperson too
All the best,

Which rod are you referring to?

Gerald

Bensdexta · Post by **Bensdexta** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:21 pm

Tubal Cain wrote:Which rod are you referring to?

Gerald,
I meant the clutch rod, which on my tractor is about 80cm long (pin to pin). Clutch pedal and PTO lever are on concentric shafts hence my confusion in the darkness.

Thanks for pointing this out.
All the best,

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