© December 2007
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Section 5 - Accelerator & Brake System
2007 Eagle Electric Golf Car Service Manual
Mechanical Rear Drum Brake
MECHANICAL REAR DRUM BRAKE DISASSEMBLY
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Before removal of existing parts, note location of colored
springs and other parts for correct reassembly.
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Always use a brake spring tool to remove and install springs.
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Always lay out brake shoes and other parts in order re-
moved. Reinstall in same order.
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Always replace brake shoes that have been contaminated
with oils or lubricants.
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Always replace any springs that appear stretched or de-
formed.
1. Engage the brake. Remove four lug nuts and remove rear
wheel/tire assembly. Repeat for other rear wheel.
2. See Figure 5-1. Remove and discard cotter pin and axle nut.
Release brake and remove spacer, brake drum and wheel
hub.
Refer to Figure 5-2 for steps 3 - 7.
3. Using good, quality brake pliers, remove auto adjuster
spring.
4. To remove brake shoes, hold 1/4 turn fastener with a brake
spring tool, rotate 1/4 turn and remove fastener and spring.
Repeat for other 1/4 turn fastener.
5. Grasp two brake shoes at centers. Pull them outward and
fold away from backing plate. Lift one shoe at a time from
brake anchor. Remove springs and shoes from brake backing
plate.
6. Slide the automatic adjuster screw and automatic adjuster nut
from brake assembly. Clean these parts thoroughly.
7. Wash any mud, brake debris, and dirt from brake plate.
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air to blow dust from brake assem-
bly. Brake dust contains potentially harmful contaminants.
BRAKE DRUM SERVICE
1. Rebore or replace drum:
if rubbing surface is rough or ragged, or if depth of scoring
exceeds .010”.
if inside diameter of drum at open end exceeds inside diam-
eter at closed end by more than .010”.
Figure 5-1. Rear Brake Drum and Hub
Axle nut and
cotter pin
Brake drum
Wheel hub
Spacer
Back Plate
Brake Shoe
Shoe Return Spring
Shoe Return Spring
Spring
1/4
Turn Fastener
Automatic Adjuster Screw
AutomaticAdjuster Nut
Actuating
L
ever
Shoe Retaining Pins
Retaining Ring
Washer
Washer
Washer
Figure 5-2. Mechanical Rear Drum Brake - Left Side Shown
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