JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard?

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Doug Bradenton

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Wrightsville GA
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John Deere 5310
I have a JD 5310. I have the brakes dragging and the fluid boiling and losing brakes after running a few minutes. I have read several posts regarding the defective factory brake retractors and the brakes dragging in the 5000 series tractors being a common thing. I have also read where one guy paid JD Dealer to fix his and he had the same problem again. I am a skilled mechanic and prepared to fix this item. I have one question. What is the consensus on what to do with the brake retractors upon repair? Do I perform the repair and leave out the brake retractors or has JD developed an improved brake retractor pin that eliminates this problem? Thanks for any suggestions.
 
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   / JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard?
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#3  
Thanks JD 5210. I have a detailed repair manual. I have reviewed that you tube video. I replied to his video a month ago asking what he found but he did not reply and as you said he did not post a follow up video. But he did indicate he had a dealer replace the retractors and the brakes dragged again after use.
 
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I did mine about 2 yrs ago and I think theyre starting to drag again.....I don't have an answer tho
 
   / JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard?
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I am getting ready to perform the repair over the next two weeks. I was just wondering if anyone had any more information on the brake retractors and whether to reuse or delete them from the repair. Thanks.
 
   / JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard?
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Wondered if you had any late info. I am getting ready to work on my tractor.
 
   / JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard? #7  
I discarded the retractors and replaced the brake disc. No problem now
 
   / JD 5310 Brake Retractors - Replace or Discard? #8  
My thoughts are JD utility tractors had no brake disk retractors springs from '64-'92 then brake retractor springs were added I think in hopes of lowering GPH fuel usage. I've read several instances where brake disk retraction springs have be removed with good results
 

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