MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
F-6
Fig.F3: Parking Brake Kick-Off Mechanism
As the parking brake is depressed, the service brake is applied until the notch in the latch arm engages
with the catch bracket. The service brake pedal is held in the applied (down) position by the catch
bracket. The latch arm is held in position by the tension in the brake linkage. The parking brake can be
release by two methods:
1. Depressing the service brake, which permits the spring loaded Parking Brake pedal to return to its
original position, disengaging the latch arm from the catch bracket. This is the preferred method
which minimizes wear on components.
2. Pressing the accelerator pedal rotates the kick-off cam which forces the pedal latch arm to move
away from the catch bracket. The spring loaded Parking Brake pedal returns to its original position,
releasing the brake.
Compensator Assembly
The compensator assembly contains a spring, which is compressed until the stop tube within the spring
is engaged and the linkage becomes solid (Ref Fig. F4). The brake compensator assembly applies a
spring load-to the parking brake system and insures that the parking brake remains under tension
whenever it is engaged.
Fig. F4: Compensator Assembly
