Club Car TURF 272 Maintenance Manual page 65

MC012C-AS00 TRANSAXLE: HYDRAULIC AND PARK BRAKE SYSTEMS
Brake Line and Hose Inspection
• Inspect the brake lines. The brake lines should not be kinked, dented or damaged in any way. There
should be no leakage from the brake lines or fittings. If a leak is discovered, replace the brake line. See
Hydraulic Line and Hose Replacement on page 6a-27.
• Inspect the brake hoses. Hoses must be flexible and free from leaks, cuts, cracks or bulges. If the
hoses do not pass inspection, replace as necessary. See Hydraulic Line and Hose Replacement on
page 6a-27.
• Inspect the brake hoses at the front wheels. When turning the steering wheel all the way from left to
right and back again, the hoses should not come in contact with any components, especially the
wheels or tires.
• Check the back side of each brake cluster backing plate. The backing plates should be free from brake
fluid and grease. If a brake hose or wheel cylinder shows signs of leaking, determine the cause of the
leak and replace the brake hose or wheel cylinder. See Wheel Cylinder Replacement on page 6a-23.
Also See Hydraulic Line and Hose Replacement on page 6a-27.
Park Brake Inspection
• Apply moderate pressure to the park brake handle. Tension should increase as the handle is pulled.
When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on incline of 20%
or less). If the park brake does not function as described, adjust the park brake. See Park Brake
Adjustment on page 6a-39.
• Check the park brake cables, equalizer and linkage. The cables should not be corroded, frayed or dam-
aged and should move freely within the cable sheathing. The cables should not come in contact with
either of the rear wheels or tires.
Brake Drum and Shoe Inspection
• Remove and inspect each brake drum. The drum should not be cracked or warped, or have excessive
scores or heat checks.
• Inspect the brake shoes. Shoes should not be distorted, cracked or have broken welds.
• Check the condition of the brake shoe linings. The brake shoe lining should not be glazed or soiled with
grease or brake fluid. There should be a minimum of 1/32-inch (0.8 mm) of usable lining remaining at
the thinnest point.
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WARNING
• Use only approved replacement brake drums designed for your vehicle. For MC012C-AS00
transaxles, use CCI P/N 102264701.
Brake Cluster Assembly Inspection
• Check each wheel cylinder (7) by pulling back the edge of each dust boot (Figure 6a-3, Page 6a-4 or
Figure 6a-21, Page 6a-25). There should be no accumulation of brake fluid in the boot. Brake fluid in
the boot indicates a leaking wheel cylinder. If there is fluid in the boot, replace the wheel cylinder. See
Wheel Cylinder Replacement on page 6a-23.
• Inspect the shoe hold-down parts and springs. Shoe hold-down pins, springs and cups must be prop-
erly installed and not damaged.
• Inspect the automatic brake adjuster parts. If the adjusters (3) are frozen (requiring more than 65 in-lb
(7.4 N·m) to turn freely), worn or loose, replace the adjuster assemblies in pairs (Figure 6a-3,
Page 6a-4).
2001/2002 Turf/Carryall 272 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
Brake System Inspection
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