Steering Pulls To One Side; Brake System - E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE Service & Repair Manual

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Condition

STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE

BRAKE SYSTEM

Condition
FAILS BRAKE PERFORMANCE TEST
BY STOPPING IN A LONGER
DISTANCE THAN NORMAL
IN EXCESS OF 1" (2.5 CM) FREE
PEDAL TRAVEL (SOFT PEDAL)
LESS THAN 3/4" (1.9 CM) FREE
PEDAL TRAVEL (HARD PEDAL)
Possible Cause
Incorrect tire pressure
Dragging wheel brakes
Suspension component failure
Alignment incorrect
Possible Cause
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Brake pedal not returning
Brake not adjusting
Brake shoes wet
Brake cables damaged or sticky
Brake shoes severely worn
Brake shoes glazed
System not adjusted properly
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Cracked brake drum
Low pedal force at parking brake latch
Brake cables damaged
Brake return bumper out of adjustment Adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
System not adjusted properly
High pedal force at parking brake latch Adjust per Manual
Brake cables damaged or sticky
System not adjusted properly
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Repair and Service Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Correction
Inflate to recommended pressure
Service brake system
Repair
Align
Correction
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
Check brake cables
Check brake adjusters
Check pedal pivot
Check again when shoes are dry
Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Replace
Sand shoes with emery cloth provided that
shoes have .06" (1.5 mm) min. material
Check and adjust per manual
Check and repair
Replace
Adjust per manual
Replace
Check and repair
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Adjust per Manual
Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Check and adjust per manual
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
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