Maytag brake removal tool is back

[lorainfurniture]

I’m getting a new shipment of brake tools soon. Limited quantities. Aw members use the coupon code automatic for additional discount

https://lorainfurniture.com/shop/ap...ured-maytag-washer-brake-removal-tool-038315/
https://lorainfurniture.com/shop/ap...ured-maytag-washer-brake-removal-tool-038315/

 

[handyboy]

What about trying to locate the brake itself? I've been trying to find the website that showed it (cannot remember if ebay, aliexpress or amazon) or even some other site. It is really the only problematic part the machine has had in its' 35 year life so far, and the rest of the machine is in very nice condition!

 

[phillymatt53]

What about trying to locate the brake itself? I've been trying to find the website that showed it (cannot remember if ebay, aliexpress or amazon) or even some other site. It is really the only problematic part the machine has had in its' 35 year life so far, and the rest of the machine is in very nice condition!

Beware of ANYthing sold at aliexpress!

 

[qsd-dan]

What about trying to locate the brake itself? I've been trying to find the website that showed it (cannot remember if ebay, aliexpress or amazon) or even some other site. It is really the only problematic part the machine has had in its' 35 year life so far, and the rest of the machine is in very nice condition!

What's the problem with the brake? If it's making noise, it just needs a few tablespoons of oil. If the tub is indexing, that's kind of problem as the internal springs weakens with age. You may be able to shim the spring with washers to get some tension back.

I have an NOS spring on hand and thought about sending it off to a spring company to make a batch of new ones. Not sure if there's enough demand for that but maybe there is now that the brake is a discontinued part.

 

[goatfarmer]

I've never seen a Maytag with a brake problem, except the squealing mentioned.

 

[sel8207]

I've never seen a Maytag with a brake problem, except the squealing mentioned.

The brakes do wear out (get much shorter and less effective), but I think they're still available. the tool seems kinda expensive though. maybe a used tool from eBay is findable.....then maybe not.

 

[qsd-dan]

The brakes do wear out (get much shorter and less effective), but I think they're still available. the tool seems kinda expensive though. maybe a used tool from eBay is findable.....then maybe not.

Brakes are NLA and dried up. There was a new one on Ebay a couple of days ago for $400 and it was (surprisingly) purchased.

Some may pop up from time to time but the days of just ordering one immediately are GONE.

The brake tool used to go for $50-ish before discontinuation. I bought a couple of them used for under $20 over 15 years ago. I knew these days were coming so the hoarding was aggressive back then.

 

[Chetlaham]

This is why we need timeless classics. Tools and parts would always available at a relatively low price, and when the machine is truly beyond reasonable repair you can buy the exact same trusted dependability you've come to know and love brand new. Imagine if everyone who has a 30 year old Dependable Care now could buy the exact same machine brand new in 2025.

 

[pdamian1730]

I have seen many brakes that had been in a flood go bad , but you may be able to save them by replacing the oil in the brake package, you must use the thick transmission fluid for this, very easy to do by tipping the machine remove the pulley, put the oil in the lip of the brake package, as much as you can ,

 

[robbinsandmyers]

This is why we need timeless classics. Tools and parts would always available at a relatively low price, and when the machine is truly beyond reasonable repair you can buy the exact same trusted dependability you've come to know and love brand new. Imagine if everyone who has a 30 year old Dependable Care now could buy the exact same machine brand new in 2025.

It would probably be $3000.00 with the same cast iron pitman trans LOL

 

[qsd-dan]

It would probably be $3000.00 with the same cast iron pitman trans LOL

More then that. $3K for a BOL model, at least.

 

[handyboy]

Beware of ANYthing sold at aliexpress!

I've bought a few things from aliexpress, however quality did not matter. What a local appliance repairman told me to use is a VISE-GRIP with chain tool. It does wrap around the brake but I will need to attach some leather or rubber tube over the brake to the chain does not slip. The brake will then be easily removed. I've thought about taking the brake apart after that, but I do not have a press to hold the brake together as there is a 200lb spring inside wanting to push everything apart, and if I release the 8 bolts without a press, then it will fly apart and bite me! So I am getting things organized, still waiting for the wp6-2011900 brake to reach the border from NC. D&L is the distributor but they do not ship to Canada.

 

[qsd-dan]

I've thought about taking the brake apart after that, but I do not have a press to hold the brake together as there is a 200lb spring inside wanting to push everything apart, and if I release the 8 bolts without a press, then it will fly apart and bite me!

No need for a press, here's a trick to opening it up without the use of special tools:

Replace every other brake drum retaining screw...one at a time... with 1 ½” long 8-32 machine screw and snug them against the drake drum. Remove the four remaining brake drum screws and then alternately the four long machine screws just inserted. The idea is to lower the brake down evenly to avoid bending it. As the screws are loosened, the brake spring will reach the limit of its extension. You will run out of spring pressure before you run out of screw thread.