MECHANICAL BRAKES
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Tool List
Qty. Required
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
Straight blade screwdriver, narrow .............................. 1
Pliers ........................................................................... 1
Vernier/Dial calipers .................................................... 1
Plastic tipped hammer ................................................. 1
Puller (E-Z-GO 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 considerable
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
CAUTION
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
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.
_AWARNING_A
This procedure is intend
ed 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.
Pre-adjust service brake pedal free travel to the correct
setting by loosening the jam nut and adjusting the spher
ical nut (Ref Fig. 18 on page M-14). Tighten the jam nut
to 10 - 11 ft. lbs. (14 - 15 Nm).
2" - 2 1/4" (5 - 5.7 cm) Prior to 2001 Production
7/8" - 1 1/8" (2.2 - 2.9 cm) Starting 2001 Production
Fig. 18 Free Travel Adjustment
The correct brake pedal free travel setting varies
depending on model year. Older models (without a 1/4"
(6 mm) diameter hole in the latch arm) should be set to
2" - 2 1/4" (5 - 6.5 cm) free travel. Starting model year
2001 (with a 1/4" (6 mm) diameter hole in the latch arm),
free travel should be set to 7/8" - 1 1/8" (2.2 - 2.9 cm).
Press the brake pedal aggressively 4 - 6 times to estab
lish known free travel.
_AWARNING_A
of all personnel.
All brake tests must be
done in a safe location
with regard for the safety
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Repair and Service Manual
Summary of Contents for 4 CADDY 1999
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Page 10: ...SAFETY INFORMATION Notes _________________________ _ Page viii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 26: ...SAFETY Notes _ _ ___________________________ _ Page B ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 48: ...BODY Notes _ _ ___________________________ _ Page C ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 56: ...WHEELS AND TIRES Notes __________________________ _ Page D ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 72: ...SPEED CONTROL Notes _ _ ________________________ _ Page F ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 80: ...ENGINE Notes _ _ __________________________ _ Page G ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 94: ...FUEL SYSTEM Notes _ _ _________________________ _ Page H ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 110: ...ELECTRICAL Notes _ _ _________________________ _ Page K ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 120: ...ACCESSORY WIRING Notes __________________________ _ Page L ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 148: ...REAR SUSPENSION Notes __________________________ _ Page N ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 154: ...REAR AXLE Notes _ _ ___________________________ _ Page P ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 158: ...PAINT Notes _ _ ___________________________ _ Page Q ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 162: ...TROUBLESHOOTING Notes _ _ ________________________ _ Page R ii Repair and Service Manual...
Page 170: ...LIMITED WARRANTY Notes __________________________ _ Page S ii Repair and Service Manual...
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