Ezgo 605586 Repair And Service Manual page 138

MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Refer to the following troubleshooting table only after the
thorough visual inspection, Periodic Brake Performance
Condition
Fails Brake Performance Test by stop-
ping in a longer distance than normal
Starting 2001 Model Year - In excess of
1 1/8" (2.9 cm) free pedal travel (Soft
Pedal)
Prior to 2001 Model Year - In excess of
2 1/4" (5.7 cm) free pedal travel (Soft
Pedal)
Starting 2001 Model Year - Less than
7/8" (2.2 cm) free pedal travel (Hard
Pedal)
Prior to 2001 Model Year - Less than 2"
(5 cm) free pedal travel (Hard Pedal)
Page M-6
Test (PBPT), and Aggressive Stop Test is performed
(Ref. Fig. 6 on Page M-6).
Possible Cause
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Brake pedal not returning
Brake not adjusting
Brake shoes wet
Brake cables damaged or sticky
Brake shoes severely worn
Brake shoes glazed
System not adjusted properly
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Cracked brake drum
Low pedal force at parking brake latch
Brake cables damaged
Brake return bumper out of adjustment Adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
System not adjusted properly
High pedal force at parking brake latch Adjust per Manual
Brake cables damaged or sticky
System not adjusted properly
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Fig. 6 Troubleshooting Table
Repair and Service Manual
Correction
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
Check brake cables
Check brake adjusters
Check pedal pivot
Check again when shoes are dry
Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Replace
Sand shoes with emery cloth provided that
shoes have .06" (1.5 mm) min. material
Check and adjust per manual
Check and repair
Replace
Adjust per manual
Replace
Check and repair
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Adjust per Manual
Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Check and adjust per manual
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components