Hi Rick---you have a 1955 6U and i have a 1955 7U---the brake adjustment nut is visible when you removed that cover plate--it is a 9/16 bolt head on the adjustment gizmo and extends upward so you can adjust it---my parts and service books are not with me right now
the first thing i did to my brakes/clutches was drain all the water and oil out of the compartments and then put in a couple of gallons of kerosene and ran the machine to clean all the crud out and then drain
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Thanks, I see that, both sides were frozen but with plenty of penetrating oil they are starting to move going slowly for now.
I am wondering if there are any inspection covers I can easily remove to look around and perhaps spray anything else that may not be visible from the top through the inspection cover that I already have off?
Thanks
if i remember correctly under the floor plates was a little plate that gave access to the lower area of that adjustment gizmo and the brake linkage pivot area
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You are correct, got it, and all seems well. Both brakes adjusted up well both on top and underneath.
The next step will be to drain and flush all the housings and things should be good to go.
Thanks so much for your help,
Rick
Put plugs in the bottom, fill with diesel, drive it around for a spell working the brakes and steering clutches. Then drain and put in plugs with cotter key drain holes.
You will be be good to go!