Ezgo 605586 Repair And Service Manual page 149

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
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Do NOT use a commercial brake cleaner unless the
entire brake has been disassembled.
Remove any accumulated brake dust with a brush.
Remove the brake shoes. "Brake Shoe and Adjuster
Replacement" on Page M 18
Clean backing plate with a commercial brake cleaner.
Allow to dry completely.
It is important that the friction areas between the back-
ing plate and the brake shoes be lubricated. Be careful
not to allow lubricant to contact the braking portion of
the brake shoes or the friction surface of the brake
drum. Use only recommended lubricants.
Lubricate the backing plate friction points of the shoes
and moving anchor with Multi Purpose Grease (MPG)
lubricant (Ref. Fig. 22 on Page M-17).
Backing Plate
Lubricate
(3) Bosses
Each Side
Lubricate Surfaces In and Around
Slots and Plastic Slide Plate
DO NOT LUBRICATE
(2) Teflon
Washers
LUBRICATE
Fig. 22 Wheel Brake Lubrication Points
Lubricate
(3) Bosses
Each Side
Moving Anchor
Adjuster
Arm
Adjuster
Housing
Shim
Washer
Actuator
Piston
Repair and Service Manual
MECHANICAL BRAKES
Install the actuator components, adjuster components
and brake shoes. "Brake Shoe and Adjuster Replacement"
on Page M 18 If the brake shoes and drum are not to be
replaced, sand the friction surfaces lightly with emery
cloth to remove any foreign material.
Be sure that the adjusting screw is screwed into the
star wheel nut until only 1 - 2 threads are exposed (Ref.
Fig. 25 on Page M-18). If the brake shoes are replaced,
replace the three brake springs and the adjuster com-
ponents.
Replace the springs one side at a time, using the other
side as a guide.
Install brake drum as described in 'Brake Drum Removal
and Installation'.
Repeat on other side of vehicle.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. "Adjusting Brake Pedal
Free Travel" on Page M 14
Backing Plate/Entire Wheel Brake Assembly
Removal and Installation
Remove the four bolts (1) and lock nuts (2) securing the
wheel brake backing plate to the flange on the axle tube
(Ref. Fig. 23 on Page M-17).
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Fig. 23 Backing Plate Removal and Installation
Remove the clevis pin securing the brake cable to the
brake lever.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Connect the brake
cable to the wheel brake with the clevis pin installed
from the top down and a new cotter pin. Install the brake
assembly or backing plate to the axle tube flange. Install
new hardware (locknut should only be used once) and
tighten to 23 - 28 ft. lbs (31 - 38 Nm) torque.
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