Wayne1963
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is it a major job to replace the handbrake cable on this machine. Handbrake doesn’t work and I’m presuming this is the most likely cause.
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Handbrake. 87 case 580e backhoe
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A handbrake cable is not really a "major" job on a backhoe - However, the if the clevis pins are seized they can be difficult.
There are two different parkbrake set-ups on 580E, so, depending on the one you have, there is quite a difference.
Early models have the cable going to a cross-shaft on top of the transaxle.
If this is the type you have, there maybe other issues if it has not been used for a while.
Later models use a disc on the front of the transaxle.
Regardless of the type you have, you need to disconnect the cable from any actuating lever & then see if the cable is seized or if the problem is with the operating mechanisms.
A handbrake cable is not really a "major" job on a backhoe - However, the if the clevis pins are seized they can be difficult.
There are two different parkbrake set-ups on 580E, so, depending on the one you have, there is quite a difference.
Early models have the cable going to a cross-shaft on top of the transaxle.
If this is the type you have, there maybe other issues if it has not been used for a while.
Later models use a disc on the front of the transaxle.
Regardless of the type you have, you need to disconnect the cable from any actuating lever & then see if the cable is seized or if the problem is with the operating mechanisms.
Wayne1963
Member
Thanks for the help