Well cubbers, the wonders never cease. I was in the neighborhood of the local cub emporium (Case-IH), so stopped by to get those brake pads I've been wanting/needing for the 106. The parts man looked em up, found em on the shelf, showed em to me and said "$74.98, wow, I'm surprised they aren't more than that!" I thought he was joking - 4 brake pads (the manual makes it look like only 2 are needed) 4 springs, and 12 +/- brass rivets - $74.98!!!!!!!!!!!! I can get the parts and have them installed on my pick up for that!!!!!!!!
I am glad they are available, but decided to ask you all about alternatives. I do believe I need the pads - one side of the brakes "sticks" when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. If I reach under and push the lever, it pops out and releases. If I don't do that, that side drags and heats up. The disc on that side is shiny, on the other side dull -- there is a definite sticking/dragging problem.
Frank M suggested the pad on that side is so worn it over-centers the lever, then has to be pushed back to release. Does that make sense to you / fit in with your experiences? It makes sense to me, I just don't have any experience to fall back on. What else could it be? Are there aftermarket brake pads / springs / etc, for this cub?
Help!!