Any forklift mechanics here?

[Biggredchev]

Among other things as of recent, the bossman has tasked me with changing the brakes on the forklifts but I have no clue where to find the parts. Id like to find shoes and hardware, Ill turn the drums. If anyone could help point me in the right direction, thatd be great. These are the models. Ones a Yale, one is a Mitsubishi.

 

[ditcherman]

Not sure where your located, I have a neighbor that works in a shop that was on the NW side of Indy last I knew, a google search turned up some dealers.

I’m really just jumped in here to mention that forklift brakes are a whole different animal in my limited experience with some older Allis Chalmers. No fun at all, so warn your boss.

 

[Biggredchev]

Not sure where your located, I have a neighbor that works in a shop that was on the NW side of Indy last I knew, a google search turned up some dealers.

I’m really just jumped in here to mention that forklift brakes are a whole different animal in my limited experience with some older Allis Chalmers. No fun at all, so warn your boss.

Between Ft.Wayne and Goshen. My google search kicked up a couple sites that sell forklift parts but no real results. Ive pulled the Yale apart to adjust its brakes before and changing the shoes would be as simple as any other drum brake on a full float axle. The Mitsubishi could be a different story though.

 

[target64]

Fork lift maintenance is just like any other. It is real easy till it ain’t. Have a 3-5 lb BFH handy

 

[BR8818]

I've worked on fork lifts before mostly fixing hoses. A couple of lifts needed actual parts (starter/radiator) and Napa on Corporation drive was able to get them for me.

 

[tmschuller]

McCallister on coliseum Blvd?

 

[Nazgul]

Worked forklifts for 38 years, seen them all. Any reputable local dealer can get parts for other brands. I would suggest Prolift Industrial Equipment, they are in Indy and have an extensive parts program.

Most forklift brake systems are straight forward. Will usually need to be run until brakes are hot then readjusted.

Feel free to PM me with questions if needed.

Don

 

[Biggredchev]

McCallister on coliseum Blvd?

That might work for the Mitsubishi. Ill have to call and see.

Worked forklifts for 38 years, seen them all. Any reputable local dealer can get parts for other brands. I would suggest Prolift Industrial Equipment, they are in Indy and have an extensive parts program.

Most forklift brake systems are straight forward. Will usually need to be run until brakes are hot then readjusted.

Feel free to PM me with questions if needed.

Don

Thanks! I appreciate it, you might just get that PM lol.