Spudfarmer
New member
Howdy! I have a 1998 John Deere 770 compact tractor. I noticed the problem a few weeks after I purchased it used. The parking brakes would lock when I had not pushed the brakes in and engaged the parking brake. Only used to happen when I had stopped the tractor. Within the last few months, the parking brakes have locked up while I have been mowing. It brings everything to a quick halt. I mess with the parking brake lever and eventually, it unlocks. I have tried to find information on this problem but haven't had any luck. I did crawl under the tractor and checked to make sure all springs were on and all pedals, and linkage was free and lubed. Didn't seem to help.
So, I am trying to figure out what the problem is and how to fix it. I have not intentionally used the parking brake since I purchased the tractor. I think it might be safer without parking brakes than the situation I have now. Y'all got any ideas, answers, or whatever?
Thanks,
Spudfarmer
So, I am trying to figure out what the problem is and how to fix it. I have not intentionally used the parking brake since I purchased the tractor. I think it might be safer without parking brakes than the situation I have now. Y'all got any ideas, answers, or whatever?
Thanks,
Spudfarmer