2013 ydre brake problem?

[langnolen]

https://youtube.com/shorts/A1sMB_LZb88?feature=share

Buddy has a 2013 g29 and it’s making a grinding noise from rear end. I think brakes are failing but just wanted to see if I could get a second opinion. He’s recently had bearings replaced, new motor, changed transaxle fluid with flush, and noise still there. Grommet also replaced with new motor. The breaks seem weak to me which makes me thinking grinding is the actual wet brakes. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks for everything as Bgw has helped me pain, left, lithium, and many other projects on my own ‘14 G29. Told him I would post bc BGW has never let me down yet, he’s thinking he needs to get rid out of but with all the money he just put into it I feel it can be saved;). Thanks again

[Volt_Ampere]

Is the "grinding" only when braking? These brakes usually don't do that. Condition of the fluid should have been examined. I have serviced these brakes in my 2009 G29 and it's a fairly major project. It requires removal and disassembly of the transaxle. I did it myself but I'm sure that a dealer will charge quite a bit for the labor and parts.

[langnolen]

Yes only when braking, no squealing or anything else, but like I said the brakes seem weak and have to press hard and long to get it to stop compared to mine which if you push brake starts stopping immediately. Fluid was changed twice, last two months ago and no shavings, teeth, etc were seen. When you say condition anything else he should have looked for? Apparently the fluid looks dark pretty quickly after driving per everyone I’ve spoken to and what I’ve read. I have looked up the brakes and dropping transaxle, doesn’t seem overly difficult, just time consuming, but if there’s something I’m missing please let me know. I have read about everything and this is the last thing I can think that could be causing this. Thanks

[Volt_Ampere]

Removing the Transaxle and disassembly isn't too difficult if you have the tools to do it. You can buy a brake replacement kit for a bit over $200 from Golf Cart Garage. It comes with all you need to replace the wet brake wear parts. You need a press to remove one of the components from the shaft. (you could take it to a garage that has a press) The case is sealed with RTV so you have to clean the surfaces well when reassembling. Somewhere in this forum there is a copy of the few pages of the Shop Manual that detail how to disassemble / reassemble the transaxle.

[langnolen]

Awesome thanks for info

[Volt_Ampere]

I also saw somewhere a Youtube video showing the transaxle disassembly.