E-Z-GO TXT FLEET Technician's Repair And Service Manual page 170

TROUBLESHOOTING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers
Condition
NEITHER WHEEL LOCKS WHEN
PARK BRAKE IS LATCHED. (NOTE:
AT FULL SPEED THE WHEELS MAY
NOT LOCK, BUT SHOULD BRAKE
AGGRESSIVELY).
UNEQUAL BRAKING (ONE WHEEL
LOCKS WHILE OTHER ROTATES)
NEITHER WHEEL LOCKS
GRABBING BRAKES
(OVERSENSITIVE)
Page R-10
Possible Cause
Incorrect cable adjustment
Excessive brake pedal free travel
Wheel not locking is not adjusting
Sticky/dragging cable
Cracked brake drum
Brake shoes wet or glazed
Rusted or sticky brake pivot hardware
Brake system requires complete
adjustment
Brake pedal not returning
Moisture has caused surface rust on
drums
Brake Pivot binding
Repair and Service Manual
Correction
Return to factory specification
Adjust per manual
Check brake operation of wheel that is
not locking
Check for brake lever return
Check that brake levers return at equal
rate - (Indication of dragging cable)
Replace
Check again when shoes are dry
Replace
Adjust entire system
Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
Apply moderate force to pedal while at
maximum level ground speed to remove
rust until condition is relieved.
Check and replace poor components