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Model: WTW5540SQ	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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ivyecollins		#1 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:52:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		When the washer is trying to stop the tub after the spin cycle, it spins, but makes a loud clattering sound like something is trying to stop it, but cant.


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Monday, March 1, 2010 4:17:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Sounds like a brake problem. Use the info in the Sticky by Richappy on Direct Drive brakes to investigate. Repairing the brakes, or replacing the Brake Tube assembly will probably be called for.


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Qtip		#3 Posted : Monday, March 1, 2010 7:50:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/2/2009(UTC) Posts: 176		out of curiousity (any experienced tech that may have an opinion) anytime i came across a direct drive whirlpool that wouldnt come to a smooth stop (would stop so quick the tub would hit the frame) i would use the lubricant that came with the frigidaire dryer rear bearing kit and put a very tiny bit of it on the spring and then it would come to a nice smooth stop. would you guys suggest that or no? (i know, i know it just sounds wrong to put lubricant on a brake but worked...)


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richappy		#4 Posted : Tuesday, March 2, 2010 1:19:05 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Do the tranny coupler test in my sticky "replacing direct drive brake shoes and post results. Without a amprobe to check motor current, operating the washer with dragging brake shoes could smoke the motor and increase power usage. Usually dragging brake shoes will just cause a jerky stop. In your case, you may have something busted in the brake housing. You will need to pull the tranny out to check. Also, you could have a bad drive block, the item that is under the agitator, just pull the agitator to check.


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ivyecollins		#5 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:42:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		Replaced the Drive Block today and fixed the problem. Thanks guys for all of your help


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richappy		#6 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:05:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Make sure the drive block nut is really tight or it will just fail again. Also, make sure the drive tube tabs are not rounded off. You can use a heavy rod or punch to pound the nut tight if you don't have the special spanner wrench.


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