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Steering question...Imp

BoyToys

BoyToys

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Steering in reverse is whimpy compared to going forward. History: new machine to me and my first....still learning. Removed the differential, repaired a backwards-installed carrier assembly, both brake shoes had about 5/16" of material but one was obviously a different composition than the other. Machine has not been ran for 7 years.
Adjusted the linkages to the levers on top of the diff. Turning left is OK in forward gear, but in reverse is barely minimal all. This is with adjustment leaving maybe 1/2" throw at the top of the actuating arm...tighter than I want but necessary to get turning in forward gears. Turning right is no issue forward or reverse (though reverse is less pronounced), with a good 1" of throw at the actuating lever on the diff. case.
So, maybe I have a contaminated left brake shoe or something. Brand new oil put in today, NAPA 85-405 hydraulic transmission juice.
NOTE that all this is on HARD ASPHALT.
General question: Regardless, is it normal for reverse to be less responsive?
 
different brake linings will act different!! the softer one with less metal will steer better, but won't last as long. Basically just run it, use it a while !!if you pull the brake bands later on and there replaced with like material they should both steer the same.
 
loggah said:
different brake linings will act different!! the softer one with less metal will steer better, but won't last as long. Basically just run it, use it a while !!if you pull the brake bands later on and there replaced with like material they should both steer the same.
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Most likely that's the issue, the materials were obviously different when I had them both out. Kicking myself for not sending them both in for new linings, but there's plenty of material left on each so I decided to just run with what was in there.
 
GentleBreez3 said:
Reverse gear bein' less responsive is normal, dude. Could be a problem with the left brake shoe or somethin' funky goin' on. Try keepin' an eye on it, but don't stress too much. If it gets worse, maybe get a mechanic to check it out. 🚗💨
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Thanks for confirming that reverse is less responsive. Hopefully all will be well when I finally get a chance to putt around in some snow!
I do my own wrenching on every vehicle I have ever owned, so I guess that makes me a mechanic by default....heh heh!
 
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