Cub 86 resto
 

Thanks for adding me.
When I retired I wanted a project to work on. I love restoring things so I bought an old Model 86 Cub Cadet to restore. We have had Cubs since I was a kid, and I was familiar with them, so where better to start.

Right now I am restoring the brakes. I have torn them down and painted all the parts. now I am replacing the pads, which were totally gone.

Any tips or tricks are appreciated.

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First, welcome to OCC..... :Welcome2:

As far as the brakes, see link... Brakes

Are you working with the original engine? I just sold one last summer.... The steering was pretty worn out but it mowed!!!

HEY!!! welcome to OCC.. If ya didnt get the memo here, We really like pictures HINT HINT:biggrin2:

Welcome to the show! We'd love to see your 86.

Pull up a chair and let us know about your Cub history....

Welcome to OCC! :WWP:

I will as soon as I can figure out how to do it. I keep getting an error ??

What error do you get?

Generic error?

At what point does the error occur? When you want to post a pic you click manage attachments, the click choose file. Choose the file you want by double clicking it. then click upload. Do this again and again for each pic you want. When done uploading close the uploader window. Then submit your message,

WHat type of file is it your uploading. I use .jpeg files

Thanks for the tip. I am new to forums and I am trying to figure this one out.
I am sure I most likely got something out of sequence. I will give it another try tomorrow. I am not sure what format my photos are. I will check that later.
Please bear with me while I learn. Your helpfulness is appreciated.

Thanks cooperino!

Anytime!:beerchug:

my 86 as purchased in July, 2018

Clean looking 86 !:beerchug:

It's been washed on the surface, but there is a lot of gunk on the engine and frame.
don't know much history on it but it runs good. I had to replace a head gasket and now I am replacing the brake lining. would you know what thickness the original brake pads were?
I am using 3/16" but I think they will be too thick.

More pics if the engine.

I do not know the actual thickness of the material. I think the closest material available is 3/16 which might need to be a bit thinner.. Check out this PDF on relining cub pads.

http://home.earthlink.net/~stanner42...rakeReline.pdf

I used 3/16 but had to sand the pads down on a belt sander to get them to fit.

That is a good tutorial. I saw that the other day and have already started on it.
I have the pads made, so now I have to set the drill press up to mill them. It sounds to me like it's kind of a trial and error thing on the thickness.
I will send some pictures when I get it done.
Thanks for the help!