Brakes locking up

Yamahauler99 · 04-14-2017, 07:27 PM

We have a 2006 precedent champion edition that we installed the jakes 4inch lift on and now the brakes want to lock up EVERY time we press the pedal. Any ideas? Thanks for the help.

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Kashmir · 04-14-2017, 07:28 PM

Probably need a cable extender.

Yamahauler99 · 04-14-2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kashmir

Probably need a cable extender.

Are there any topics on that so I can get some idea of what I need and how/where to install it?

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mrgolf · 04-14-2017, 07:38 PM

Have someone drive and watch axle twist.

Yamahauler99 · 04-14-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgolf

Have someone drive and watch axle twist.

Your leaving me hanging would suggest that your not a fan of lifts or the jakes lift. Aren't the purpose of these forums to inform people and share ideas of how to fix things?

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Moonbuggy · 04-14-2017, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamahauler99

Your leaving me hanging would suggest that your not a fan of lifts or the jakes lift. Aren't the purpose of these forums to inform people and share ideas of how to fix things?

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There are a couple of fixes. One is to get a cable extender. The other is to switch the cables right to left. David at Revoluation can help if you want the extender. He can also give you the details on switching the cables.

tag50 · 04-14-2017, 10:31 PM

Read the first 2 "Similar Threads" listed below. That's why they're there.

Check the tightness of the springs U-bolts.

If U-bolts are already tight, Call David at Revolution.

Your problem is common to lifts and all the posts above are correct.

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mrgolf · 04-15-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamahauler99

Your leaving me hanging would suggest that your not a fan of lifts or the jakes lift. Aren't the purpose of these forums to inform people and share ideas of how to fix things?

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Sorry, when you hit the brakes on a lot of these lifted carts with just one U bolt on the spring the axle will twist causing the brake cables to become shorter, thus the brake grab and lock up.

Htownblue · 04-15-2017, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgolf

Sorry, when you hit the brakes on a lot of these lifted carts with just one U bolt on the spring the axle will twist causing the brake cables to become shorter, thus the brake grab and lock up.

This is all the more reason to flip the brake mechanism on lifted carts to ensure that even with wheel / axle rotation, they will not stretch cables.

lockman1 · 04-15-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Htownblue

This is all the more reason to flip the brake mechanism on lifted carts to ensure that even with wheel / axle rotation, they will not stretch cables.

Although it's a GREAT mod to get the brake cables "up, out of the way"...
It still won't stop axle twist with the standard 2 U bolt rear lift!

Yamahauler... an All Sports "Super Sport" 4 U bolt rear lift will fix your problem!

Here's one of the threads that tag50 was referring too...

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-sparkies.html

04-14-2017, 07:27 PM	#1
Yamahauler99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 5	Brakes locking up We have a 2006 precedent champion edition that we installed the jakes 4inch lift on and now the brakes want to lock up EVERY time we press the pedal. Any ideas? Thanks for the help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yamahauler99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 5

04-14-2017, 07:28 PM	#2
Kashmir Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,354	Re: Brakes locking up Probably need a cable extender.

04-14-2017, 07:38 PM	#4
mrgolf Old Sky Soldier Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,881	Re: Brakes locking up Have someone drive and watch axle twist.

04-14-2017, 10:31 PM	#7
tag50 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 1,977	Re: Brakes locking up Read the first 2 "Similar Threads" listed below. That's why they're there. Check the tightness of the springs U-bolts. If U-bolts are already tight, Call David at Revolution. Your problem is common to lifts and all the posts above are correct. .

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