It definitely doesn't help if the clutch brake is soaked with oil. Rinse it off with some kerosine - get the brush in there and give it all a good clean - the friction and the back of the throwout where it bears. You can use some gas in a pinch if necessary - remove the plug from the bottom of the case to let the build-up out. If the pilot is good, it should stop easily with a clean brake. If it still doesn't, then check that there isn't some foreign material in there binding on the clutch plates. If that's good, then I would actually suspect the pilot bearing.
It definitely doesn't help if the clutch brake is soaked with oil. Rinse it off with some kerosine - get the brush in there and give it all a good clean - the friction and the back of the throwout where it bears. You can use some gas in a pinch if necessary - remove the plug from the bottom of the case to let the build-up out. If the pilot is good, it should stop easily with a clean brake. If it still doesn't, then check that there isn't some foreign material in there binding on the clutch plates. If that's good, then I would actually suspect the pilot bearing.
Thank you, yes, the pilot bearing will be changed out, even though it looks good. Cat has them$
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