MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
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Fig. F9: Brake Pedal Inspection
Brake pedal free travel is the distance the pedal moves from rest to the point at which the brake shoes
first contact the brake drums. This should not be confused with the light resistance that is felt as the
brake pedal is depressed enough to remove slack from the compensator and cables. Too much pedal
free travel may indicate wheel brakes not adjusting, wear in the cables and linkages or initial break-in of
components. Not enough pedal free travel may indicate improper adjustment of the wheel brake or the
brake linkage. Either condition can prevent the brakes from adjusting properly.
3.Check the brake pedal free travel.
Fig. F10
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Check Free Travel
The correct brake pedal free travel should be set to 1.18- 1.38 inches (3-3.5 centimetres) (Ref Fig. F9).