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Granted...this is an older washer, but it has been holding up nicely until about 6 months ago.
At the end of ALMOST every spin cycle (especially with heavier loads), there is a LOUD banging (like it is off balance) while the break slows the tub and stops it. When it first happened, I got underneath and realized that the original CHEAP plastic motor coupling was wearing. Didn't do anything about it and eventually, the thing failed completely and the tub would no longer spin at all.
I replaced the motor coupling with the newer one that has a metal fitting and it worked okay for about a week and then the thing started banging again at the end of almost every spin cycle. I THINK I need to replace the tub suspension pads (part 18 on the diagram) and perhaps the springs.
Can someone confirm or deny that this is indeed the problem...hate wasting $$ on parts that don't need replacing.
thanks!
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I described the same problem to the Whirlpool tech line a few years ago and they told me to spray a little WD40 on the inside of the brake drum between the brake shoes. Not enough to drip, because you don't want it getting into your clutch right below. I Have done this myself a few times, but I use a rag with WD40 on it and wipe the inside of the brake drum.
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I like the wd40 trick, I usually go with white lithium myself....I love learning new tricks :)
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You should read my sticky, "replacing direct drive washer brake shoes" It would be good to put an amprobe on the washer current to check. With a good clutch and higher than 10 amps in spin will eventually do damage to the motor. You may have already partially stripped out the nylon gear in the tranny.
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