E-Z-GO 4 CADDY 1999, Technician'S Repair And Service Manual

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MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Parking Brake Pedal, Removal and Installa­
tion
Note the location and orientation of the two torsion
springs (8). Remove the push nut (9) and pin (10) (Ref
Fig. 27 on page M-19) and remove the parking brake
pedal. Some models may use two push nuts on the pin.
AwARNINGA
The latch of the parking
brake pedal arm is hard­
ened. Do not grind or
file. A new part must be used.
Installation is in the reverse order of disassembly. Use a
new push nut (or push nuts).
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (3). See 'Parking Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation' on
page M-20.
Pedal Bumper Adjustment
Loosen the bumper lock nut and adjust the bumper by
rotating it (Ref Fig. 29 on page M-20). The brake pedal
must contact the pedal bumper when pedal is released
and the dimension from the top of the pedal arm to the
setscrew heads in the kick-off cam should be approxi­
mately 1/4" - 3/8" (6 - 9.5 mm).
Tighten the lock nut to 12 - 14 ft. lbs. (16 - 19 Nm).
1/4" - 3/8" (6- 9.5 m�
-­
Drill or Bolt Must Pass
Through Gap
Pedal Bumper
Fig. 29 Pedal Bumper Adjustment
Parking Brake Release Linkage Removal
and Replacement
Remove the cotter pin (2), washers (3) and bushings (4)
from linkage rod (1 ). Remove the linkage rod (Ref Fig. 30
on page M-20).
Inspect the bushings (4). If they are worn replace them
with new ones.
Installation is in the reverse order of disassembly.
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (6). See 'Parking Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation' on
page M-20.
Fig. 30 Parking Brake Release Linkage and Kick-Off
Cam Removal and Installation
Parking Brake Kick-Off Cam Removal,
Replacement and Installation
Disconnect the parking brake release linkage as
described above. Loosen the two setscrews (5) from the
cam (6) and remove the cam pivot (7), cam and spacer
(8) (Ref Fig. 30 on page M-20).
Inspect the bushings (9, 10) and spacer. If they are worn,
replace them with new ones.
Installation is in the reverse order of disassembly.
With the parking brake engaged and fully latched, there
must be no gap between the top of the cam and the latch
arm. To adjust the kick-off cam (6), engage the parking
brake and loosen the two cam setscrews (5) and rotate
the cam until it contacts the latch arm. Tighten the set­
screws to 45 - 55 in. lbs. (5 - 6 Nm) torque. Always use
new epoxy patch setscrews when replacing the kick-off
cam.
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