X585/X485X700 series (all similar) trans leak at parking break?

RyeThomas · Jun 7, 2020

Ok guys I sold my Z930a and picked up a bucket list garden tractor (well I wanted a X595 but my budget was too low) X585 with 850 hours. Course I broke my own rule and picked it up on a wet nasty rainy day. Once I got her home I stripped her down and cleaned her up.

I Found I was going to need a water pump. I knew going into this I would need to put some money aside for repairs so it was not a shock....just wish people were honest. I would have purchased it anyway, but if your adding coolant, there is a reason.

Now to the last little hiccup. It is slowly leaking from the parking brake housing on the trans. It is hard to get my fat head in there, I thought it would be the seal/o ring on the connecting rod going into the case but it actually appears the factory gasket is leaking. Part R in the diagram. It appears I may be able to remove the housing while the trans stays in the machine clean it up and re-seal it with gasket maker but I am not positive.

So I am asking if anyone has removed the parking brake housing while it is in the machine or am I looking at having to strip the machine and pull the transmission? If so that is going to have to wait till the fall.

Zebrafive · Jun 7, 2020

I have NOT done this repair!
I DO have an x485 JD. It looks like you will have to drop the transaxle for access, but I have never had the rear fender pan off mine, so I am not sure.

I will recommend you use Loctite 574 to seal the mating surfaces if you have to pull the brake off the transaxle. My local NAPA did not have it stock and had to order it, so you might want have it on hand before you start.

Kyle_in_Tex · Jun 7, 2020

RyeThomas said:
Ok guys I sold my Z930a and picked up a bucket list garden tractor (well I wanted a X595 but my budget was too low) X585 with 850 hours. Course I broke my own rule and picked it up on a wet nasty rainy day. Once I got her home I stripped her down and cleaned her up.

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I Found I was going to need a water pump. I knew going into this I would need to put some money aside for repairs so it was not a shock....just wish people were honest. I would have purchased it anyway, but if your adding coolant, there is a reason.

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Now to the last little hiccup. It is slowly leaking from the parking brake housing on the trans. It is hard to get my fat head in there, I thought it would be the seal/o ring on the connecting rod going into the case but it actually appears the factory gasket is leaking. Part R in the diagram. It appears I may be able to remove the housing while the trans stays in the machine clean it up and re-seal it with gasket maker but I am not positive.

So I am asking if anyone has removed the parking brake housing while it is in the machine or am I looking at having to strip the machine and pull the transmission? If so that is going to have to wait till the fall.

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It could just be the "I" o-ring in the diagram if you're lucky.

RyeThomas · Jun 8, 2020

Thanks guys, I ordered a new o ring from tuff torque so while I have it apart I am going to change it out. It really seems to be the case seal. If I cannot get to it easily, It will have to wait till the winter.