Brakes - E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE Service & Repair Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
Brake Pedal
Closeout
Mount Bolts
Pedal Switch
Cable Pull
Clip
Equalizer
Drivers Side
Brake Cable
Passenger Side
Brake Cable
BRAKE SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Description
This vehicle is equipped with a mechanically activated
rear drum brake system. The brake system consists of a
service brake and parking brake pedal, parking brake
release linkage, equalizer link, brake cables and self
adjusting wheel brake assemblies (Ref. Fig. 1)
Although the brake system is similar to an automobile, it
is different in important ways. The system operates in
a very severe environment. Fertilizer, dust, grass clip-
pings, tree roots and other objects can cause corrosion
and physical damage to the brake components. Unlike
automotive hydraulic brakes, mechanical brakes depend
on the travel of the brake cables to move the brake
shoes against the brake drums. The travel of the brake
cables is governed by the brake pedal. If the cables can-
not travel far enough to absorb the slack (free travel) in
Parking Brake Pedal Cover
Brake Pedal Cover
Bumper
Bumper Bracket
Brake Arm Mount
Bellcrank Bearing
Bellcrank
Bellcrank Linkage
Brake Cable Bracket
Adjuster Housing
Starwheel
Adjuster Arm
Adjuster Spring
Brake Drum
Fig. 1 Mechanical Brake System
Repair and Service Manual
MECHANICAL BRAKES
Clevis Pin
Shoe Clamp
Heavy Shoe
Spring
DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE
the system and still apply the shoes to the drums, the
braking effort at the wheel brake will not be adequate.
The self adjusting mechanism in the wheel brakes
requires enough cable travel at the wheel brake to work
reliably. When the brake is released, there must be slack
in the system so the brakes will release fully and the
adjusters will function. Free pedal travel, pedal force,
shoe to drum clearance and braking capability are
closely related. It is very important to maintain the
proper relationships to assure braking performance and
the best wheel brake adjustment.
How the Service Brake Works
Depressing the service brake pedal pulls the equalizer
link, which is connected to the brake cables (Ref. Fig. 1).
The first part of the pedal travel removes slack from the
system. Continued motion of the brake pedal pulls both
the left and right brake cables. Each brake cable pulls a
brake lever which pushes the rear brake shoe against
PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE
Brake Lever Clasp
Brake Lever
Backing Plate
Brake Shoe
Light Shoe
Spring
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