[tr3rt]

I have a1986 JD318 with the brakes locked. I stopped and set the parking brake and now can't get the brakes to release.

 

[pa88316]

On the backing plate for the brake drums, at the very bottom center of the plate is a small oblong rubber plug. Take this plug out and you should see/feel a small star shaped wheel. Loosen this wheel, which will release the brake shoes from the drum. Then take everything apart and clean/lube pivot points/check springs.

 

[speedy_50]

I have a 316 onan, with a single brake pedal. So, not sure if this will work. When I use the parking brake it lowers a lever. I can reach or feel the lever through a slot in the frame that's adjacent to the brake pedal. If I push the brake pedal a little and reach in and push that lever up the brakes will release, might try that. Think the parking brake linkage need work, or by bending the linkage.