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.