Maytag Brake Questiion

[mrb627]

I have a Maytag A207. I noticed that when washing certain loads, like jeans and towels, the wash tub can begin to oscillate back and forth. Is this a brake failure? Does the brake package need to be replaced or can it be serviced?

Malcolm

 

[yogitunes]

Malcolm

I have a new 1974 Maytag A107.....and sometimes it depends on the load the tub will index, other times locked tight in place, seems the brake doesn't always lock tight from the spin, I used to think it was with older machines where they are wearing out, but having a "new" one do it, somewhat seems normal for every now and then to see it index....normally you would never see this cause the machine only operates with the lid closed, actually I noticed it with the front cover off and I seen the tranny moving during agitation, I wouldn't worry about it unless its doing it on every load, even with an empty tub....then you may consider replacing the brakes....

 

[mrb627]

Good to know.

I don't recall ever seeing it happen on the A412 that we had for a couple of years. Seemed abby-normal to me.

I wont worry about it unless it begins to happen more frequently.

MRB

 

[qsd-dan]

The internal 200lb. spring is getting weak. It won't harm the machine in anyway, but when the tub starts to index heavily, it will hamper rollover. Maytag used the same brake package from 1956-2006 so parts aren't hard to find now and shouldn't be too hard to find in the near future, if you want to hold out on replacing it for now.

 

[scrubflex]

internal 200lb. spring is getting weak

When I find a Maytag A712, I'd like to turn it into a "TURBO-Maytag" by adding the 50 cycle motor pulley set. Should I automatically replace the brake system package because of the higher agitating and spinning speed that will cause extra indexing?

Qsd-dan, is it possible to have replaced and install an internal brake spring that's MORE than 200lbs?

 

[qsd-dan]

"Should I automatically replace the brake system package because of the higher agitating and spinning speed that will cause extra indexing?"

Yeah, it would be a good idea to do so.

"Qsd-dan, is it possible to have replaced and install an internal brake spring that's MORE than 200lbs?"

I'll have to take a look at some microfiche slides and see if there was a commercial brake package available. I kinda doubt that one ever existed though.

 

[ingliscanada]

AMP?

Just curious, did the old Maytag AMP have a tub brake? I understand it was much different, with a solid tub with a perforated inlay. And I also understand it had a one-way tranny with solinoid agitation and spin change. I've never seen one in operation.

Gary

 

[scrubflex]

Commercial?

As in "laundromat" washer brake package?

 

[qsd-dan]

As in "laundromat" washer brake package?

Exactly.

 

[scrubflex]

Exactly

Ahh! That would be awesome, especially if we (club) can find and order the part.
Qsd-dan, did you check out Swestoyz "Hot Rod Maytag" video on YouTube. It has a 50 cycle pulley set.
Tell me what you think.