Description

When your brake pedal goes soft or your tractor starts pulling to one side when you hit the brakes, worn brake springs are often the culprit. These vintage Ford Major tractors are still pulling their weight on farms everywhere, but after decades of honest work, those original brake return springs get tired and weak. This complete kit has everything you need to restore that confident braking feel you remember from when your tractor was young.

What You’re Getting

Complete set includes all return springs for both brake assemblies—no need to hunt down individual parts
Heavy-duty steel construction handles the constant flexing and heat from brake operation
Heat-treated springs resist metal fatigue and provide years of reliable service
Precision wound to original specifications so they’ll fit right and work properly
Direct replacement parts—same as what Ford put on your tractor at the factory

Built for Real Farm Work

Fordson Major series tractors are classic British agricultural workhorses commonly used in mixed farming operations, estate work, restoration projects, and specialty agricultural applications. Whether you’re using your Major for cultivation, hay operations, or just general farm chores, you need brakes that work the same every time you press the pedal.

Made to Last

Farm tractors don’t get babied, and brake springs have to handle some serious abuse. These springs are built from quality steel that’s heat-treated to resist the constant stress of brake operation. They’ll maintain proper tension through hot summer days and cold winter mornings, giving you the reliable stopping power vintage tractors are known for.

Good to Know

This is a good time to inspect your brake shoes and drums while you’ve got everything apart. If you’re doing one side, go ahead and do both—brake springs should always be replaced in pairs to keep your braking balanced. The installation is straightforward with basic hand tools, though having a brake spring tool makes the job easier on your knuckles.