Melted Brake Cable... No Power...

locoagogo · 04-28-2009, 05:23 PM

I purchased an EZGO Marathon 1991 last fall. It ran fine. I live in the North East and was afraid the batteries would freeze over the winter. I stored it in a garage. I pulled it in and out a couple of times during the winter. It felt like the drivers side rear tire was locked. It was too cold to look for the problem.

Now it wont move. I noticed that the drivers side brake cable was melted and locked. Thats the easy fix. Even with the brake cable released it still wont move.

I tested the batteries and they are fully charged.

Any advice or direction.

Thanks

gornoman · 04-28-2009, 05:38 PM

When you removed the cable did the brakes relax? They could very well be stuck in the applied position. Tap around the backing plate with a hammer and maybe they will free-up.

locoagogo · 04-28-2009, 05:44 PM

Released the pin and the brake disengaged. Wheel spins free again.

Are the batteries grounded. Could the electric batteries have grounded themselves to the brake cable.

The housing around the cable was crisp and black.

scottyb · 04-28-2009, 05:48 PM

Only time I have heard of this was a short in the motor. That grounded out the rear axle and came back to the pack via the brake cable? DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THIAT THREAD....ROADY89?

locoagogo · 04-28-2009, 05:53 PM

I was looking at the wiring diagrams and I do see a couple that are in the wrong place. Not put there by me... I will take a picture of the cart just so I know I looking at the right diagram.

I really appreciate the help.

locoagogo · 04-28-2009, 06:10 PM

Good news... I over looked a broken battery cable. I have power.

Still concerned about the melted brake cable. I have a couple of pictures.

I also want to confirm that it is a 1991 Marathon.

locoagogo · 04-28-2009, 06:18 PM

I am also looking for a good reliable & quick site for parts. Cheap would also be good.

gornoman · 04-28-2009, 06:23 PM

Any of the site sponsors can get you what you need.

scottyb · 04-28-2009, 06:41 PM

Yes on the 91 Marathon

locoagogo · 04-28-2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks for everything so far. Anyone have anything further about the melted brake cable?

04-28-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Melted Brake Cable... No Power... I purchased an EZGO Marathon 1991 last fall. It ran fine. I live in the North East and was afraid the batteries would freeze over the winter. I stored it in a garage. I pulled it in and out a couple of times during the winter. It felt like the drivers side rear tire was locked. It was too cold to look for the problem. Now it wont move. I noticed that the drivers side brake cable was melted and locked. Thats the easy fix. Even with the brake cable released it still wont move. I tested the batteries and they are fully charged. Any advice or direction. Thanks
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20

04-28-2009, 05:38 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... When you removed the cable did the brakes relax? They could very well be stuck in the applied position. Tap around the backing plate with a hammer and maybe they will free-up.

04-28-2009, 05:44 PM	#3
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... Released the pin and the brake disengaged. Wheel spins free again. Are the batteries grounded. Could the electric batteries have grounded themselves to the brake cable. The housing around the cable was crisp and black.
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20

04-28-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... Only time I have heard of this was a short in the motor. That grounded out the rear axle and came back to the pack via the brake cable? DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THIAT THREAD....ROADY89?

04-28-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... I was looking at the wiring diagrams and I do see a couple that are in the wrong place. Not put there by me... I will take a picture of the cart just so I know I looking at the right diagram. I really appreciate the help.
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20

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04-28-2009, 06:18 PM	#7
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... I am also looking for a good reliable & quick site for parts. Cheap would also be good.
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20

04-28-2009, 06:23 PM	#8
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... Any of the site sponsors can get you what you need.

04-28-2009, 06:41 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... Yes on the 91 Marathon

04-28-2009, 08:00 PM	#10
locoagogo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Melted Brake Cable... No Power... Thanks for everything so far. Anyone have anything further about the melted brake cable?
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