If you have a CRAFTSMAN mower, your deck probably need THIS!

Craftsman mowers are aging, and like anything worth keeping, the deck needs maintenance. If you haven't rebuilt your deck, it's probably time.
If you release your deck handle and the blades don't stop, or take a long time to slow down, this metal piece is probably worn and needs to be replaced.
Be sure to check your model number to see if this set works.
Here's a link to a kit on Amazon:
proven part Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Brake Idler Arms Springs Spindles Pulleys Belt Blades Replace 184907 155046 131335 130794 153535 134149 144959 173437 131494 a.co/d/efEBqtU
This is a complete new deck replacement rebuild kit. It includes two spindles that replace 130794, 128285, 133172, 137641, 137645, 532130794, 532128285, 532133172 and 532137645. Two spindle pulleys replace 129861, 153535, 173436, 177865, 532129861,532153535, 532173436 and 532177865. Two 21" blades that replace part numbers 134149, 532134149. One idler pulley that replaces 131494, 173438, 532131494, 532173438 and 532104360. And one idler pulley replaces 173437, 165888 and 532173437. One deck belt replaces part number 144959 and 532144959. OD: 95 1/2" Width: 1/2". Two brake arms that replace 184907 and 532184907. One idler arm that replaces 155046 and 532155046. Two springs that replace part numbers 131335 and 532131335.
Happy mowing, MechaniChics!

[@Metaskriptz]

I inherited the same mower deck. Replaced the idler bracket and spring. One of the brake arm springs was also missing on the brake arm opposite side of the deflector. After I replaced the spring on the brake arm, the spindle keeps grinding against the new spring making a loud noise and I don’t know what’s misaligned to cause the spring to be so close to the spindle to make it grind. I just jumped the gun and ordered whole new parts. 😢

[@MechaniChics]

It could be the spring bracket. If you turn that one the wrong way it will grind.

[@Metaskriptz]

@@MechaniChics I solved it a few days ago. I believe that’s what it was. Thanks!