Check Clevis Pins; Brake Assembly; Brake Drum Removal And Installation; Checking Parking Brake Latching Pressure - E-Z-GO TXT 48V Repair And Service Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
Check to see that the clevis pins attaching the brake
cables to the brake levers are loose (Ref. Fig. 19 on
Page K-15). If they are not loose, inspect system again
and correct as required. If the clevis pins are loose,
tighten jam nut to 10 - 11 ft. lbs. (14 - 15 Nm) at the
spherical nut.
Fig. 19 Check Clevis Pins
The parking brake latching force can be checked as ver-
ification after setting brake pedal free travel. To check
parking brake latching force, place a 'bathroom' scale on
the service and parking brake pedals. Using both feet
press the scale down against the parking brake pedal
until it latches. The parking brake should latch between
65 and 75 lbs. (29 - 34 kg) indicated on the scale (Ref.
Fig. 20 on Page K-15).
Perform the Periodic Brake Performance Test as
described and return the vehicle to service if brake per-
formance is satisfactory.

Brake Drum Removal and Installation

Remove the dust cap (1) to gain access to the castel-
lated nut (2) and the cotter pin (3) (Ref. Fig. 21 on Page
K-15).
Use a 'bathroom' scale
to confirm the latching force
required to engage and latch
the parking brake.
If required adjust spherical nut
to achieve correct parking brake
latching pressure of 65 - 75 bs.
(29 - 34 kg).
Fig. 20 Checking Parking Brake Latching Pressure
Clevis Pin Loose?
Loosen Jam Nut
Repair and Service Manual
MECHANICAL BRAKES
Front of Vehicle
5
7
4
3
1
2
Fig. 21 Brake Assembly
Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut as shown.
NOTICE
Do not apply the brake when removing the nut as the shoes
may not fully retract preventing removal of the brake drum.
Remove washer (4) and spindle cap adapter (7).
Slide the brake drum (5) from the axle shaft. If required,
tap the drum with a plastic faced hammer to loosen it
from the axle shaft or use drum puller (P/N 15947-G1).
Use care when raising the adjuster arm. Too much force
will damage the adjuster and require that both wheel
brake assemblies be replaced.
If the drum does not slide from the brake assembly, the
brake shoes must be retracted. Rotate the hub so that
the hole in the drum is in the six o'clock position which is
directly over the brake mechanism. Use a small straight
blade screwdriver to raise the adjuster arm just above
the star wheel.
Loosen the star wheel to retract the brake shoes and
remove the brake drum.
NOTICE
Pay particular attention to the location of the inner brake drum
washer (6) inside the brake drum, which may be on the axle
shaft or attached to the rear of the drum hub. This washer must
be reinstalled when the brake is reassembled.
To install the brake drum, clean the axle shaft and the
splines on the brake drum to remove dirt, grease and
foreign matter. Apply a small amount of anti-seize com-
pound to the axle spline. Install the inner brake drum
washer (6) and slide the brake drum (5) into place.
Check to ensure the nose of drum hub is beyond the
end of the axle splines. If not, remove drum and install
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