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08-13-2016, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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Ausco cable disc brake install thread
The Ausco cable operated disc brake kit has been very popular.
In this instructional thread I will document the install of PK2017 and cable shield extensions PK2020. The subject cart is a 2010 Ezgo TXT48. This kit fits a variety of Ezgo year and model carts dating back to 1985 or so... basically if the Ezgo cart has a single axle nut kit PK2017 will fit. Currently the lowest price on the internet for Ausco HD hubs and brake kits is here > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/ausco-products.html In order to keep on track as an informational thread. Please start a new thread if you have a problem you need help solving. |
08-13-2016, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
This is an install thread only. If you are having trouble with stopping or have a fitment or install problem, or want to discuss a different product ... please start a new thread. Thank you for helping me keep on track.
This content should help you decide if cable disc brakes is something you want to add to your cart. You will see exactly what the install involves and what tools are needed. This upgrade took me about 1 hour to complete. This is a level 2 install. For a complete description of my 1-4 install difficulty levels go here > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/instal...ng-system.html Note the Disc Brake assembly requires a 10 inch wheel with a minimum 9.25 inches in the clear. Not all 10" wheels have enough clearance. Ask your dealer to verify if the wheels you are looking to purchase have the required clearance. Okay - Lets get started |
08-13-2016, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
What's in the box?
1 side shown. Box contains 2 of everything 2 HD hubs. These are the same HD repair hubs you see in PK2127. These hubs will not strip out like OEM drums. That's a nice bonus 2 rotors 2 caliper assembly & bracket. Lets get to work |
08-13-2016, 01:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
Always remember safety first.
Bust the rear lug nuts loose with a 2 ft breaker bar or equivalent power source. Just a 1/4 to a half turn will do it. Jack the cart up and put the rear on jack stands. If you opt not to use stands remove the wheel and put it under the cart, lined up so it under the frame rail close to the work area. That will give 8" to live should the jack fail. Remove the cotter pin and 15/16 axle nut. The nut is torqued to 90-140 ft pounds - so you should need that breaker bar again. If setting the park brake does not hold the drum then get a longish bar and place it between the hub center and lug studs (see pic) to stop rotation. Remove the cable end cotter pin and clevis. Keep these parts. You will reuse them. |
08-13-2016, 01:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
Notice the TXT48 has the brake cable on top of the axle. Earlier years TXT and Marathon all had the cable below the axle. The caliper bracket is U shaped. For this cart the U will be right-side up and in earlier yrs it will be up side down.
I'm getting ahead of the work - remove the C clip retaining the brake cable sheath at the mounting OEM bracket. KEEP this clip, you will reuse it. Remove the four break backing plate bolts and remove the backing plate and cable mount bracket. That sounds easy and it should be but, they are on there tight & in some cases these bolts are rusty or worse. Worse case scenario - you may need to replace the bolts. I never have had to in all my yrs as a tech. God blessed the southwest with an almost rust free environment. If you do replace them use hardened bolts as they hold the caliper in place here. ____________________________________________ Once the backing plate & cable mount is removed, grab hold of an end of the cable spring and pull it out and away - removing the spring from the cable. On the bench, remove the mounting bracket from the caliper assembly using a 9/16 wrench and 7/32 hex head wrench or equivalent. |
08-13-2016, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
Install the caliper bracket on the axle tube flange where the backing plate was mounted using the same 4 bolts (1/2" socket and wrench) you removed. If the nuts need replacing Please use hardened bolts not fence bolts. Not inferior, left over Chinese hardware. Bolt failure could be serious. Tighten these bolts up good. Note OEM bolts have self locking nuts. Many types of self locking nuts are available, I prefer the stamped or slightly squished type for this application.
Once the flange is mounted, apply a light coat of never-cease to the axle splines and install the HD hub. Torque the nut to 100 pounds (min.) or more as needed to line up with the cotter pin hole. NEVER back the nut off to line up the cotter pin hole. Always go a little tighter, which is why the spec is 90-140 ft. pounds. Slide the rotor / hub over the lug bolt studs and loosely secure with 1 or 2 lug nuts. Hand tight is all that is needed. Next place the caliper assembly over the mounting bracket as shown in your directions. If actual install I encourage you to following the instructions. It has great pics for dummies, like us. Pay attention to the spacers you removed to separate the caliper mounting bracket. There are 2 long and 2 short tubular spaces for each side of the cart. Place a long spacer over the 2 bolts as shown below insert these through the RED brake pads and mounting bracket. Slide the short tubes on the threaded end of the bolt. NOW- wiggle the bolts and spacer a bit until the sleeves seat and there is about 1/2" of thread showing for the nut. IF 1/4" of thread is showing a spacer is hung up and not seated in it's hole. IMPORTANT 1/2" of thread should be showing for the 9/16ths lock nut to be put on. Install the nuts and rotate the rotor by hand to insure it moves freely. |
09-20-2019, 08:31 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
I'm trying to follow this, but there seems to be a gap in the steps. I've released the brake cable and removed the four backing plate bolts as described, but I don't see any way to remove the backing plate without getting the hub off the axle. And I was hoping that the steps with releasing the backing plate would help, but I still can't get the hub off even with using a puller. What's the trick for that?
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08-13-2016, 03:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
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08-14-2016, 09:54 AM | #9 |
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08-19-2016, 08:59 PM | #10 |
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Re: Ausco cable disc brake install thread
thanks for all the great info!!
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