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kernal · 06-30-2020, 10:58 AM

Did you adjust the brake free travel IAW the service manual?

I did mine once. It didn't go the way it does in the youtube videos. After installing I had to use the star wheel to move the shoes closer to the drum. After pushing the drum back on you should turn them by hand you should feel the shoes just barley rubbing the drum. After that you should check the free travel at the peddle. It will probably be off so do the procedure in the manual then adjust if necessary (under the floor).

Note: I'm not a golf cart mechanic but between the videos and the service manual I was able to do it and the brakes are very good now.

06-30-2020, 10:58 AM	#12
kernal Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 2,759	Re: No brakes after new pad install Did you adjust the brake free travel IAW the service manual? I did mine once. It didn't go the way it does in the youtube videos. After installing I had to use the star wheel to move the shoes closer to the drum. After pushing the drum back on you should turn them by hand you should feel the shoes just barley rubbing the drum. After that you should check the free travel at the peddle. It will probably be off so do the procedure in the manual then adjust if necessary (under the floor). Note: I'm not a golf cart mechanic but between the videos and the service manual I was able to do it and the brakes are very good now.