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About John C. Bridgers Sr.
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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
 
   

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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) - John Deere STX38 Lawn Tractor


Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 6/30/2007

Question
I need to replace the brake pads on this tractor.  There are two 3/8" bolts that appear to thread into the aluminum case of the Peerless transmission, and they won't budge.  I have hit them with PB blaster and heat with no luck.  Any ideas??

Answer
Hello Doug:

Have you Hit the Bolt Caps with a Hammer and Pin Punch Yet? Using a Pin Punch and 5 Pound Shop HAmmer; Hit the Bolt Cap Straight on as if Driving a Nail. Do Not be Afraid to Hit it Hard. Now Try to Turn the Bolt Out. I have Found that with Steel Bolts in Aluminum a Good Jar will Usually Release the Aluminum from the Steel. Also Try Hitting the Breaker Bar While Trying to Turn the Bolt. It Sometimes Takes 2 People to Do this, so Get Someone you Trust if you are Holding the Breaker Bar and Socket. LOL. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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