E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE Service & Repair Manual page 130

MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
B
Adjuster
Spring
Fig. 9 Orientation of Brake Shoe Springs
11. Repeat procedure at the opposite wheel brake.
12. Check/adjust brake pedal free travel.
Whenever the brake system is serviced or requires a
parts replacement, the brake pedal free travel must be
checked and adjusted. "Adjusting Brake Pedal Free
Travel" on Page M 8 This includes all linkage and wheel
brake components.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Tool List
Hydraulic floor jack ...................................................... 1
Scale............................................................................ 1
Jack stands.................................................................. 4
Wheel chocks .............................................................. 4
Socket, 1/2", 1/2" drive ................................................ 1
Socket, 3/4", 1/2" drive ................................................ 1
Socket, 11/16", 1/2" drive ............................................ 1
Socket, 15/16", 1/2" drive ............................................ 1
Socket, 1 1/8", 1/2" drive ............................................. 1
Socket, 1/4", 3/8" drive ................................................ 1
Torque wrench, 1/2" drive, ft. lbs. ................................ 1
Torque wrench, 3/8" drive, in. lbs. ............................... 1
Extension, 6", 1/2" drive .............................................. 1
Ratchet, 1/2" drive ....................................................... 1
Open end wrench, 1/4" ................................................ 1
Open end wrench, 1/2" ................................................ 1
Open end wrench, 5/8" ................................................ 1
Straight blade screwdriver ........................................... 1
Page M-8
Front of Vehicle
Light Shoe Spring
Heavy Shoe Spring
Repair and Service Manual
Straight Blade Screwdriver, Narrow .............................1
Pliers ............................................................................1
Vernier/Dial Calipers ....................................................1
Plastic Tipped Hammer................................................1
Puller (P/N 15947-G1) .................................................1
Pry Bar .........................................................................1
Dust Mask ....................................................................1
Emery Cloth .................................................................1
Parts Replacement vs. Repair
Some maintenance or repair tasks can take consider-
able labor to do correctly. Assessment of the condition of
worn components is critical to the operation of the brake
system. In some cases, component replacement may be
more cost effective than the removal, cleaning, inspec-
tion and reassembly of the component(s).
Adjusting Brake Pedal Free Travel
Brake pedal free travel MUST be checked and adjusted
any time that the brake system is serviced or when
parts are replaced.
Brake pedal free travel is the distance the pedal travels
from rest to the point at which the brake cables start to
move the brake levers. This should not be confused with
the light resistance that is felt as the brake pedal is
depressed enough to remove slack from the compensa-
tor and cables. Correct adjustment of free travel is
Qty.
essential to proper brake function. Too much pedal free
travel will limit braking capability. Too little pedal free
travel may cause the brakes to drag (not fully released).
Either condition can prevent the brakes from adjusting
properly.
This procedure is intended to adjust the brakes
and seat brake system components. The brake
system may not be effective for the first few
applications of the brake pedal.
Adjust service brake pedal free travel to the correct set-
ting by loosening the passenger side jam nut and adjust-
ing the nut to just remove slack in cable with a 1/8"
diameter bolt or #1 screwdriver inserted between the
brake pedal and the brake pedal bumper. (Ref. Fig. 10).
Tighten the jam nut to 10 - 11 ft. lbs. (14 - 15 Nm).