i have a murray/masport 13hp ride on mower 1985 42" cut and i cant adjust the brakes up to either stop the mower or hold it when the park brake is applied. i have tried to adjust the brakes following the maintenance manual but still no joy. is it possible to buy new brake pads for it

bruce, October 2008

THANK YOU EVERYBODY I NOW HAVE BRAKES (YES THE 2 PINS WERE SEIZED

BRUCE, January 2009

You may find that the brake pads are fine, the 2 push pins in the caliper that push the outer pad against the disc may be siezed up.
Freeing the pins up will involve taking the caliper off.....It is held by 2 long slender screws that are easy to shear off ( as I found out :(........ ) so plenty of penatrating oil before you start heaving on the spanner.

rog8811, October 2008

yes you can replace the brake pads. just go to the partsandservice website and follow the promopts and you will be able to get the correct pads for you murray.

hope this helps you:

Mickey-G, October 2008

Not familliar with this particular model, but if it has a transaxle-mounted disc brake, it can be adjusted by tightening up the 13MM or 1/2" nut in the centre or the brake assembly.

If it IS this type, replacement brake pads are available.

phil_saunders@bigfoot.com

Phil Saunders, October 2008