Forget to release brake lock

vanisland · 05-14-2008, 04:15 PM

I've had my 1815 for almost a year now and it's been a great tractor,
but I have one pet peeve. I sometimes stop and put the brake lock on and then get back on and start driving and forget to release the brake lock.
Do any of the bigger models have an indicator light to let you know the brake lock is on or has anyone installed their own brake lock warning light? I wish it had come with this type of indicator or some type of automatic release when you step on the forward or reverse pedal.

m4hindra m4n · 05-14-2008, 06:20 PM

My 5525 has a red indicater light that lets you know if it is on

POC · 05-14-2008, 07:25 PM

I do that all the time. The 3215 does not have a light either. I'm getting familiar with the "feel" of the tractor when the brake is on.
But I agree, it would be nice if there was something to remind us...

CinderSchnauzer · 05-14-2008, 08:04 PM

If it makes you feel any better, I bet 50% of the time I set the PB on my JD, I forget to release and start to drive off. There is a light on the dash - but it does no good if one does not look. Maybe I need to pull the brake on much harder, since it's not that difficult to drive slowly with the brake still engaged.

My early 90's Honda, on the other hand, emits a high pitched beep the second the tractor is put in gear, if the PB is on.

Wombat125 · 05-14-2008, 08:15 PM

I've been looking at the JD 5x03 series. They don't even have a parking brake, but rather a pawl locked position on the gear selector that basically locks the driveline.

It seems like this might be mildly genius, but I feel like there has to be a catch. If it was the perfect solution, then all the manufacturers would be doing it.

EFC · 05-21-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wombat125

I've been looking at the JD 5x03 series. They don't even have a parking brake, but rather a pawl locked position on the gear selector that basically locks the driveline.

It seems like this might be mildly genius, but I feel like there has to be a catch. If it was the perfect solution, then all the manufacturers would be doing it.

JD has had that design for as long as I can remember, We had it on all of our 1970's models, not sure why other have not picked it up.

Buck

AchingBack · 05-21-2008, 05:54 PM

We used to call those, "idiot lights". I have left the parking brake locked on my tractor at least once a year. What helped bring this to an end was to implement my two step system. Step #1, sit in tractor seat. Step #2, release parking brake. This works every time. Before the engine gets started, I have solved the problem.

NEFirewood · 05-21-2008, 07:42 PM

Sometime I wished that my 2015 had the same light. If I had a nickel for every time I took off with the parking brake engaged, well there would probably be a national shortage of nickels.

TexasFever · 06-23-2008, 03:48 PM

My 5500 has a brake indicator light but it is attached to the LEFT pedal. If the pedals are not locked together, the lever will only apply right brake and the light will not work. Trips me up all the time.

wkpoor · 06-23-2008, 05:42 PM

I too don't know why other Mfg's haven't picked up on the park pawl idea. I have it on my 5400 and it is fantastic. When I shift into park I am positively locked in place. Comes in real handy working on hill sides where you don't have to rely on brakes that may slip. Its one of the things I really do like about the Deere.

05-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
vanisland New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6	Forget to release brake lock I've had my 1815 for almost a year now and it's been a great tractor, but I have one pet peeve. I sometimes stop and put the brake lock on and then get back on and start driving and forget to release the brake lock. Do any of the bigger models have an indicator light to let you know the brake lock is on or has anyone installed their own brake lock warning light? I wish it had come with this type of indicator or some type of automatic release when you step on the forward or reverse pedal.

05-14-2008, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4hindra m4n New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	Re: Forget to release brake lock My 5525 has a red indicater light that lets you know if it is on __________________ pain is weakness leaving the body..... The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary....Vince Leombardi Mahindra 5525, gravely m152, exmark Lazer z ct

05-14-2008, 07:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
POC Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 59	Re: Forget to release brake lock I do that all the time. The 3215 does not have a light either. I'm getting familiar with the "feel" of the tractor when the brake is on. But I agree, it would be nice if there was something to remind us... __________________ Patrick Southern Indiana Mahindra 3215, 111 FEL, 3710 BH JD X300 Lawnmower (I refuse to call it a "tractor") Ford 600/800 mix-n-match IHC A-160

05-14-2008, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
CinderSchnauzer Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Forget to release brake lock If it makes you feel any better, I bet 50% of the time I set the PB on my JD, I forget to release and start to drive off. There is a light on the dash - but it does no good if one does not look. Maybe I need to pull the brake on much harder, since it's not that difficult to drive slowly with the brake still engaged. My early 90's Honda, on the other hand, emits a high pitched beep the second the tractor is put in gear, if the PB is on. __________________ 2008 JD 3320 eHydro, 300CX FEL, 447 BH, 72" 7-Iron 1990's Honda 6522 - 60" Power Angle Dozer Blade 2006 Craftsman GS 6500 - 54" Deck

05-14-2008, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wombat125 Silver Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SE Denver Posts: 132	Re: Forget to release brake lock I've been looking at the JD 5x03 series. They don't even have a parking brake, but rather a pawl locked position on the gear selector that basically locks the driveline. It seems like this might be mildly genius, but I feel like there has to be a catch. If it was the perfect solution, then all the manufacturers would be doing it.

05-21-2008, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
AchingBack Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 344	Re: Forget to release brake lock We used to call those, "idiot lights". I have left the parking brake locked on my tractor at least once a year. What helped bring this to an end was to implement my two step system. Step #1, sit in tractor seat. Step #2, release parking brake. This works every time. Before the engine gets started, I have solved the problem. __________________ I thank God for these gifts: Mahindra 2615 HST w/loader, Markham tooth bar, BrushHog SQ60 rotary cutter, BrushHog 3507 angle blade. "Blame no one. Expect nothing. Do something". -- Unknown

05-21-2008, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
NEFirewood Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 49	Re: Forget to release brake lock Sometime I wished that my 2015 had the same light. If I had a nickel for every time I took off with the parking brake engaged, well there would probably be a national shortage of nickels.

06-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasFever New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Forget to release brake lock My 5500 has a brake indicator light but it is attached to the LEFT pedal. If the pedals are not locked together, the lever will only apply right brake and the light will not work. Trips me up all the time.

06-23-2008, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
wkpoor Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Amanda, OH Posts: 150	Re: Forget to release brake lock I too don't know why other Mfg's haven't picked up on the park pawl idea. I have it on my 5400 and it is fantastic. When I shift into park I am positively locked in place. Comes in real handy working on hill sides where you don't have to rely on brakes that may slip. Its one of the things I really do like about the Deere.

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