Fred L for Model Number a107 maytag washer I was replacing the brake assembly on my maytag a107 washer. I took off the pulley and got ahead of myself due to being distracted and started unscrewing the brake assy before removing the set screw holding the brake from turning. So, when I had turned the brake over 1 turn with the set screw in and the brake wasn't getting any looser, I realized what I had done and removed the set screw. Then when I continued to turn the brake assy counterclockwise by hitting the brake removal tool with the hammer like I had been doing, it would turn, but did not come out. Since there are only about 3 aluminum threads (out of the 6 cut into it) in the damper which actually contact the threads on the brake assy, I assume I have stripped out the threads in the damper and will have to replace it. So the brake assy will turn now, it just doesn't come out any. After much turning of the brake assy, clockwise and counterclockwise, with much wd40, I finally got it off. The threads didn't look stripped to me, but when I put the new brake on, it screwed in about 3 threads and will not tighten, just keeps turning and not going in any further.
Answer Fred, When reinstalling the brake you will need to push up on the brake and turn it one revolution to get it started on the threading to tighten it down. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, March 17, 2014