Firm Brakes

jakesnake27

I noticed that my new IQ DS has much stiffer brakes than my old 1996 series DS. Are they supposed to be this way? On my 96 there was a bout an inch of play until you actually started braking. On my new DS, there is no play- right when you touch the pedal you are applying the brakes. Let me know if this is supposed to be this way. Thanks!

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mrgolf

Mine were tight like that and ruined the brake shoes. Had to replace them. Also made the cart seem slow. Going up hill was even worse.

SD70ACe

Not sure about the newer ones, but on my 87 ds there is an adjustment bolt on the back of the drum plate.

Stevegrmich

. . should be 1/4 to 1/2" of pedal travel prior to brakes engaging . . . brake equalizer cable under vehicle is where this is accomplished . . .

lockman1

There should be 1/4" to 1/2" "free play" on your pedal before the brakes actuate,
I adjusted mine about as tight as your experiencing, and it was difficult to set the hill (parking) brake,
and it was tiring on my chin muscles during cart parades!

I backed mine off for a 1/4" free play and haven't had problems since!



Darn it!!!! Steve beat me to it!

jakesnake27

Ok thanks guys I'll try that when I get home.