MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
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pressurized air to blow dust from brake assemblies. Replace both brake shoes on both wheels if
one or more shoes are worn below . 06" (1.5mm) thickness at any point.
Do NOT touch any of the wheel brake mechanism except as instructed. Do NOT use a
commercial brake cleaner unless the entire brake has been disassembled.
1. Remove the brake drum.
Do not disturb adjuster mechanisms. Remove excess dust and dirt from the drum with a brush.
The drum must not be turned to “true” a worn friction surface. Turning will make the drum too
thin causing drum failure and a loss of brakes.
2. Inspect the brake drum.
Look for a blue coloration or blistered paint that would indicate that it has overheated. Check for
evidence of scoring. Check for excessive wear indicated by the friction surface being significantly worn
and leaving a ledge of unworn drum. Inspect the splines for galling, wear and corrosion. If any of these
problems are found, the drum must be replaced.
3. Remove any accumulated brake dust from the wheel brake assembly with a brush.
4. Visually inspect the axle seal for oil leakage and the condition of the thrust washer.
If oil is present, see REAR AXLE section.
5. Verify the inner brake drum washer is present and check its condition. Replace if
damaged or missing.
If one wheel brake assembly requires replacement, the second must also be replaced.
Use care when handling the adjuster arm. Too much force will damage the adjuster and require
that both wheel brake assemblies be replaced.
6. Visually check the condition and operation of the adjuster mechanism.
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nspect the brake lever for damage or wear. Test the adjuster function as follows:
Push the front brake shoe in the direction of the rear of the vehicle and hold in position.
