Eton EXL-50 - SERVICE, Service Manual

Inspect the brake arm, spring, rod and fastener for
signs of wear or  damage. Operate the brake  lever
while watching the brake mechanism for proper

operation. Tighten, repair or replace parts as
needed to insure safe  brake operation. Clean any
build-up of mud or debris from the brake
mechanism.

The brakes are equipped with  a wear indicator to
alert you when your brake shoes  need replacing.
Apply light pressure to the  brake lever and slowly
push the unit forward. If you hear  a high pitched
metallic scraping sound, you  need to replace your
brake shoes. The minimum shoe  lining thickness
is 1.5mm.

DO NOT RIDE A UNIT WITH WORNBRAKE 
SHOES.

Test  the  brakes  by  applying  pressure  to  the
brake lever and trying  to push the unit  forward. If
the wheel rotates while the brakes are applied,
adjust the brake cable until  the wheels no longer
rotate.
(See Brake Adjustment)

Front Brake Adjustment

Adjust the brake cable so  that the lever has zero
free  play  and  a  minimum  clearance  of     "
between the lever and the handle grip when  the
brake is fully applied. Adjust the cable by using
the adjustment wheel where the cable attaches
to the lever assembly. After obtaining the correct
adjustment,  insure   that  the   locking  nut   is
tightened securely against the adjusting  wheel to
prevent the adjustment wheel from turning due
to vibration. Keep your brake cables lubricated
with a high quality cable lubricant  to prevent rust
and corrosion. The cables should be lubricated
every  60  days  or  more  often  if operated  in a
dusty or wet environment.

Replacement  of  the  brake  shoes  and cables
should  ONLY  be  preformed  by a qualified
mechanic.

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Visually inspect the brake cables  for any signs of
wear. Inspect the cables for frays and kinks that
inhibit the free movement of the cable. Replace
frayed or kinked cable befo re operating your unit.
Inspect the cables for rust or corrosion. Replace
any brake cable that show signs of corrosion  as
this could cause a  reduction in cable strength  that
can lead to the cable breaking.

Braking Systems

Your  ATV  unit  is  equip ped  with  dual  front
mechanical drum brakes and a rear hydraulic
disc brake. The  front  brakes  are  applied  by
squeezing the brake lever on the right-handle
bar, while the rear brake is applied by squeezing
the brake lever on the left-handle bar.

Proper maintenance of  the brake system is a
necessary part of safe  operation of your unit.  The
brake systems should be inspected and tested
before each riding session.

Front Brake System Inspection

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