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I was given an old murray riding mower (I'll have to get the model # etc. off of it and update the post). the main issue it has is NO brakes. I've tried adjusting them etc but still if I'm going down a slope no brakes at all. if i'm on flat ground a little bit of brakes. I've been to several mom and pop repair shops looking for the break shoe and no carry's them or can find them. Anyone on this forum have any insight????


Ok I knew I posted this before.. here's the model number info..

When you get the units model numbers we will be able to help you. Until then we will only be guessing, which will not be of much help.

Can anyone help me out on the brake pads?

By editing your original post no one new what to look for or knew you posted the units numbers. You have a Dana/Spicer/Foote transaxle which is NLA. Part number 4728 assembly kit brake cone is also NLA You’ll have to search the web to see if anyone happens to have a leftover in stock.

The brake pads should be the same as the Tecumseh PN 799021A Brake pad (Stens 240-366, Rotary 05-7158).

Maybe if you looked at this old thread you posted in May of 2018 you might find the answer to your question. I think this guy is playing us????

thanks for the replies. I bought the brake pads which were not the same length as the old ones. I still tried them and still no brakes. tried adjusting them still no joy. It might be time to buy a new mower... thanks again.//

Adjusting them HOW ?

I followed the instructions on how to adjust the brakes. still looking for brake pads. the two sets I've bought are not the right length. My plan is to stop by a mower repair shop that has a grave yard of mowers to see if they have the pads on a old Murray mower.

Length is not really important
I fit Tecumseh pads to everything that takes a rectangular pad.
Did you fit the shim that goes between the pins & the front pad ?
What usually happens is the pins get rust on them so you need to pull the calliper, and polish the pins.
Apply some dry lubricant like Dry Lube or white chassis grease

And the pin holes in the aluminum calipier can get corroded too so if I remember correctly you need a 5/16" (8mm) reamer to clean them up.

The caliper pins must be free to move and you can make your brake pads from old rivited automotive pads from a brake shop. Cut cut to size with your hack saw.