Need help with Brakes

Kyle.brown669 · 08-24-2020, 09:14 AM

I just converted from a 36V to 48V by adding 2 in the bag well and have it on a Jakes 6in Spindle with 23in tires and the SR48500 with 400 Sol and HD F&R switch. I have noticed since adding the lift and tires the braking is not very good at all. I would like to make sure when the family is driving it they can brake in time. What would be the best upgrade for this?

2K6TBSS · 08-24-2020, 09:58 AM

The Jake's front disc brake kit would probably be the best option.

I noticed when I went from 36v to 48v, the stock rear drum brakes don't do the best when it comes to stopping. I am currently looking to do the same kit on my setup.

Sir Nuke · 08-24-2020, 10:54 AM

Kyle.....something to think about and that is just a good ol fashioned brake job.....pop off your drums and look at the shoes and see their condition...if they are good, then take EVERYTHING apart and properly clean it and lube what should be and put it back together and then PROPERLYY adjust it all. and depending on how old your cart is, it wouldn't hurt to remove the brake cables and lube them as well....I did all of than when I rebuilt my cart when I went from 36 to 48v....you can see in my sig....I have a top end speed of 30 mph....and I have no problem locking up my 23" tires at speed if required!

Cobra,1 · 08-24-2020, 06:51 PM

What Sir Nuke said
Check and adjust your stock brakes per manual. No short cuts brakes must be adjusted as a “system”.
Although going to larger tires can reduce braking performance slightly. Guessing your brakes were marginally adjusted properly before upgrade and just now showing up.
Pay special attention to brake cables and equalizer bar since lifting cart can cause same effect as having too short of cables in place.

Reason for comments to adjust all components as a system in steps described in manual.😊
Properly adjusted brakes should lock up wheels when brakes applied.

JohnnieB · 08-24-2020, 07:12 PM

Also, to get brakes to self adjust. (All brake items in good health and assembled correctly)

Going forward, panic stop from cruising speed without engaging parking brake, and release pedal just before cart stops.

Repeat until rear tires will lock up.

Read attachment for explanation.

cgtech · 08-25-2020, 03:21 AM

Sticky brake cables are a thing that's often overlooked, and it's a real thing. Now, just how old are they?

Kyle.brown669 · 08-25-2020, 08:23 AM

The cart is a 07

genoz · 08-25-2020, 10:11 AM

Did you reroute the drivers side brake line after the lift. I had to do that to make the brakes work. Just a thought.

08-24-2020, 09:14 AM	#1
Kyle.brown669 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 37	Need help with Brakes I just converted from a 36V to 48V by adding 2 in the bag well and have it on a Jakes 6in Spindle with 23in tires and the SR48500 with 400 Sol and HD F&R switch. I have noticed since adding the lift and tires the braking is not very good at all. I would like to make sure when the family is driving it they can brake in time. What would be the best upgrade for this?
Kyle.brown669 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 37

08-24-2020, 09:58 AM	#2
2K6TBSS Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 123	Re: Need help with Brakes The Jake's front disc brake kit would probably be the best option. I noticed when I went from 36v to 48v, the stock rear drum brakes don't do the best when it comes to stopping. I am currently looking to do the same kit on my setup.

08-24-2020, 10:54 AM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,998	Re: Need help with Brakes Kyle.....something to think about and that is just a good ol fashioned brake job.....pop off your drums and look at the shoes and see their condition...if they are good, then take EVERYTHING apart and properly clean it and lube what should be and put it back together and then PROPERLYY adjust it all. and depending on how old your cart is, it wouldn't hurt to remove the brake cables and lube them as well....I did all of than when I rebuilt my cart when I went from 36 to 48v....you can see in my sig....I have a top end speed of 30 mph....and I have no problem locking up my 23" tires at speed if required!

08-24-2020, 06:51 PM	#4
Cobra,1 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Md. Posts: 1,059	Re: Need help with Brakes What Sir Nuke said Check and adjust your stock brakes per manual. No short cuts brakes must be adjusted as a “system”. Although going to larger tires can reduce braking performance slightly. Guessing your brakes were marginally adjusted properly before upgrade and just now showing up. Pay special attention to brake cables and equalizer bar since lifting cart can cause same effect as having too short of cables in place. Reason for comments to adjust all components as a system in steps described in manual.😊 Properly adjusted brakes should lock up wheels when brakes applied.

08-25-2020, 03:21 AM	#6
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Need help with Brakes Sticky brake cables are a thing that's often overlooked, and it's a real thing. Now, just how old are they?

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08-25-2020, 08:23 AM	#7
Kyle.brown669 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 37	Re: Need help with Brakes The cart is a 07
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08-25-2020, 10:11 AM	#8
genoz Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: The Villages,FL Posts: 78	Re: Need help with Brakes Did you reroute the drivers side brake line after the lift. I had to do that to make the brakes work. Just a thought.

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