Very Noisy Rough Wet Brake on Gator CX
bobinyelm
Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 16 Olympia, WA |
2017-07-02 196799
I've done some reading here about brake noises, and went to the dealer yesterday to get some new transmission oil, and the dealer said it usually takes 3 full drains/re-fills of fluid to reduce the growling/grabby brake syndrome to acceptable levels.
They said there is a touch of additive in the fluid that quiets the brakes.
Is there an additive so I won't have to spend $50+ flushing perfectly good, new oil through the transmission? I am sure ONE change is all the gears need, but two more just to get a touch of friction modifier to the brake seems wasteful.
I know limited slip/posi differentials use an additive to quiet their clutches. Anyone try it in the trans fluid, and does it work?
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Very Noisy Rough Wet Brake on Gator CX
05Gator
Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 12 South Carolina |
2017-07-03 196801
My 2005 CX with 1100 hours was doing the same thing. I contacted the previous owner he said "We never changed the axle oil".
I ordered 4 quarts of JD Hy-Gard, low vis oil and some of the JD friction modifier. Only took a couple oz added to oil change. Took about 5 hours of use to make the problem go away. ....
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Very Noisy Rough Wet Brake on Gator CX
bobinyelm
Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 16 Olympia, WA |
2017-07-03 196804
I changed my Trans Fluid yesterday (also the engine oil and adjusted my valves).
The brake is already lots better.
I am surprised when I asked at the dealer Saturday they didn't mention a friction modifier was available! The suggested three complete drains and refills w/ HyGard.
I was wondering if limited-slip additive would work, but if JD makes one, I'll just buy some next time I am in to pick up parts (My JD dealer seems to stock no CX utility Gator parts-just tractor, lawn tractor, and ATV parts). ....
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Very Noisy Rough Wet Brake on Gator CX
05Gator
Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 12 South Carolina |
2017-07-10 196832
I've had great service for parts for my 2005 Gator CX from greenfarmparts.com.
The Friction Modifier is called JD Pemo, item # is LVU11673. 12oz bottle is priced at $ 14.95. Only takes a couple oz, but well worth it, IMHO.
Also works in tractors with "wet clutches and brakes". So they say :) ....
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Very Noisy Rough Wet Brake on Gator CX
bobinyelm
Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 16 Olympia, WA |
2017-07-11 196833
Thanks! ....
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Very Noisy Rough Wet Brake on Gator CX
appyacres
Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 9 United States |
2017-07-24 196899
Didn't see a response on the limited slip additive other than the Deere product. Have some left over from a 94 Blazer restore.
Same CX with a squeaky brake. I did change the rear fluids last year but the manual said nothing about an additive. Just hit 1200hrs so rear drive has maybe 200hrs. ....
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