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Old 11-05-2015, 11:29 AM   #1
rgetter
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Default Best Budget Brake Options for Hills

I recently picked up our first golf cart a few weeks ago (2000 EZGO TXT, 5" Lift, 22x11x10 Wheels). And among other things I had to do a fair amount of upgrades already. But the one thing I am looking at right now is better brake options. I live in a very hilly area and actually at the top of a extremely steep hill. When I got the cart the brakes were basically shot, made for a not so fun ride down our hill. Since then I did replace the brake shoes and clean up everything and they work ok. But to me they are still not where I feel they should be to be safe (my wife and kids will use the cart at some point).

So from what I can tell I can see three brake options.

1. Replace Rear Drums with Ausco Mechanical Disk Brakes
2. Add Jakes Front Hydraulic Disk Brakes
3. Replace Rear Drums with WheelCA Hydraulic Disk Brakes

I know wheelca has a 4 wheel setup which would be awesome but currently out of the budget. I have seen various pro/cons on all options. Just wanted to get some options on what you all have used and liked. The Ausco would be the most affordable, but I have seen a lot of people mentioning the noise and the constant adjustment of them.

Thanks
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