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Customer Questions and Answers for Brake Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18029538
Manufacturer Part Number: WP6-2011900

The Brake Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This component plays a crucial role in stopping the washer drum from spinning at the end of the spin cycle. It ensures that the drum comes to a complete stop, allowing for safe unloading of laundry and preventing potential damage to the machine. Brake removal tool: TJ038315

Over time, the brake assembly can wear out or become damaged due to frequent use and the stresses of stopping a spinning drum. If the brake assembly fails, it can lead to issues with the washer’s spin cycle and overall performance.

Symptoms of a bad brake assembly include:

  • The drum not stopping quickly after the spin cycle
  • Loud noises or grinding sounds during or after the spin cycle
  • The washer shaking or vibrating excessively
  • Clothes remaining too wet after the spin cycle

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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Mr Dickens, With the issue that you are having with the unit, this would be a bad transmission with the unit not agitating but it will spin and drain.

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Wanda, With where you are describing the leak as being located it would most likely be an issue of a cracked tub or a leaking hose.

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Hello Scott. Sorry, we can not determine if your unit is worth the repair or not. That is a choice for you to make. We have no way of determining the valve of the unit. Sorry.

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Hello Alejandro, This is most likely the spin bearing 6-2040130 seized. This occurs when the outer tub seal 6-2095720 leaks detergent water and washes the grease from the spin bearing.

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Hello Bill. Make sure you installed all the part correct on the unit. If so, you will need to replace the brake on the unit.

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Harold, You'll need to raise the top panel of the washer, remove the tub cover and check to make sure there's no small articles stuck between the tubs. If the tubs are clear, you most likely have a seized tub bearing 6-2040130. Besides the bearing assembly, you'll need a set of belts 12112425 a tub seal kit 6-2095720 and a spanner wrench TB123B to perform the repair. You'll also want to order some silicone grease WP99003172 to lubricate the rollers on the motor carriage and TJ93240 turbine oil lubricant to lube the new bearing and race. This isn't that difficult a repair, just awkward due to the size of the parts when you remove the tub.

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Michael, Yes there is a seal kit 207843 that can be replaced in the event of an oil leak from the shaft. There is a tool TJ20000021 used to remove the seal from the housing, which makes it a lot easier, you can work the seal out using a small flat blade screwdriver and needle nose pliers. You do have to be careful installing the new seal and you need to remove the oil that has accumulated on the pulley, belts, base, etc.

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Hello Gary. If the squeel sounds like the brake, then you will need to replace the brake assembly on the unit.

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