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Raymond 4250 brake locking up

Edit: The break coil was shimmed and just under 40 thousandths. The coil was heating up and failing around 5 minutes. The VM was also showing signs of failure. The voltage was dropping off at the brake plug. This could be playing a role or not as well. Either way both breaks will have to be replaced and VM as well.

I have a Raymond 4250 stand up that the break locks up after about 5 minutes of use. I am no expert on Raymond's because they very rarely break down. I have replaced the brake assembly, contactor, relay, and set gap on new break. after a few minutes the brake stops releasing and locks. I have done my best to clean and check all wires and connections. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  • Posted 5 Mar 2026 23:55
  • Modified 13 Mar 2026 03:03 by poster
  • By Jared_Riley
  • joined 24 Apr'25 - 6 messages
  • Iowa, United States
CraneLifter2000
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These are electric coiled brakes.

The break coil was shimmed and just under 40 thousandths. The coil was heating up and failing around 5 minutes. The VM was also showing signs of failure. The voltage was dropping off at the brake plug. This could be playing a role or not as well. Either way both breaks will have to be replaced and VM as well.
  • Posted 13 Mar 2026 03:09
  • By Jared_Riley
  • joined 24 Apr'25 - 6 messages
  • Iowa, United States
CraneLifter2000
Is this a fluid brake or all electric?
  • Posted 13 Mar 2026 02:32
  • By ron_k
  • joined 2 Apr'15 - 145 messages
  • North Dakota, United States
4kliftman

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