2018 RXV Jake’s disc brake yes/no

[bmmonahan]

I have a 2018 RXV with 600amp navitas controller. Battery is an extremeteam 48/150ah lithium. Wheels are 14” with 20.8” tires. Cart has hit 37 mph, but only cruise around golf community <30 mph.

I am posting to see what the consensus is on whether a Jakes disc brake system would be worth the cost/effort to install. I have not (yet) had to stop in a extreme fast effort. The motor brake and regen seem to be working well, so far.

Curious to hear what the experts on this forum say.

Thank you!

[ojo]

I'm planing the disc brake for the near future. The motor brake is always powerful but, with the Navitas, my cart dosn't stop as smooth as with the Danaher controller before ( at slow speed ). I.e. when i drive the cart into the trailer, i could stop more precise, especially when rolling backwards on the ramps.

[Capt. Lenny]

I originally installed the Jakes front disc brakes on my cart when I had a DC motor to assist stopping from 28 mph. Now that I have Navitas I’m not sure I really need it with the regen braking but it’s still a nice safety feature. It will be staying on the cart, no plans to take it off.