Brake Pads And Caliper; Brake Pad And Caliper Removal - Club Car Carryall 1500 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Brake Pads and Caliper

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
One brake drags
BRAKE PADS AND CALIPER
See General Warnings on page 1-2.

BRAKE PAD AND CALIPER REMOVAL

WARNING
• If at any point in this procedure the hydraulic system is opened, the brakes must be bled after the
correct reinstallation of the brake components. Failure to bleed the brakes could result in decreased
braking performance due to air being trapped in the hydraulic system. Use only DOT 5 brake fluid. See
Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System on page 6-15.
• Prior to servicing hydraulic brakes, thoroughly clean the vehicle, paying particular attention to areas
immediately surrounding hydraulic connections, to prevent dirt or debris from entering system.
CAUTION
• Do not pump the brake pedal without brake fluid in the master cylinder and reservoir.
• Worn or damaged brake discs cannot be machined to refinish them. Replace as necessary.
1. Lift and support the front, rear or entire vehicle and remove the wheel(s). See Lifting The Vehicle, Section
3, Page 3-7.
2. If replacing pads only, skip to step 6.
3. If replacing caliper, remove the banjo bolt and copper washers holding brake hose to caliper (Figure 6-2, Page
6-7) and (Figure 6-3, Page 6-7). Discard the copper washers. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Place a clean, tray-type container below the caliper and brake hose assembly to catch brake fluid when the
brake hose and caliper body are separated.
4. If the caliper will be used again, plug the banjo bolt hole to prevent dirt and debris entering the caliper.
5. Place a plastic bag over the hose fitting to prevent dirt and debris entering the hose.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Improper park brake adjustment
Sticking caliper pistons
Bent or distorted brake pads
Worn front or rear wheel bearings
Damaged hydraulic line
HYDRAULIC AND PARK BRAKE SYSTEMS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
See Park Brake System on page 6-18.
Replace the caliper. See Brake Pads and
Caliper on page 6-6.
Replace the brake pads. See Brake Pads
and Caliper on page 6-6.
Adjust or replace front wheel bearings. See
Section 8 – Wheels, Tires and Hubs.
Replace brake lines as required. See
Hydraulic Line Replacement on page 6-11.