87 g1 brakes not engaging

Yamadriver808 · 08-01-2019, 03:57 AM

Newbie bought new pads but brakes aren't engaging?

Yamadriver808 · 08-02-2019, 01:26 AM

I'm jus gonna swap out the backplates anybody have a pair of complete backplate brake assy?? That would would my G1? Lmk

slonomo · 08-02-2019, 06:24 AM

Are the backing plates rusted out? You usually don't have to replace those. Have you pulled off the drums to inspect the condition of the shoes etc?

mikeasis · 08-02-2019, 03:16 PM

did you get the correct shoes. they were a few changes to the G1 brakes over the years. Better yet did you get OE shoes or the cheap aftermarket shoes. Some of the aftermarket shoes are known to provide poor braking.

Yamadriver808 · 08-04-2019, 02:23 AM

I actually jus bought shoes that were for any yamaha 83 and up.. I bought this cart from someone not sure if they threw parts from different golf carts. My cart serial number calls for an electric cart but its gas ?? The cart is called to have brakes that is self.adjsting
Not sure were to start. It has adjustment on the top and bottom and the lever on the bottom doesnt reach the brake shoe. So the mechanism on the bottom wasnt pushing the brake shoes. So I'd rather jus get complete backplates..

Yamadriver808 · 08-04-2019, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slonomo

Are the backing plates rusted out? You usually don't have to replace those. Have you pulled off the drums to inspect the condition of the shoes etc?

The shoes were were flat out on the bottom but lots of life on top. So I adjusted the cable and bought new shoes still no brakes. So I took them apart the lever mechanism that the cables pull werent engaging not sure if they were doin that on the old shoe but I have thrown them out thinking I have gotten the right shoe. AMD now the new shoe doesnt even reach the lower mechanism. I bought this cart from someone looked like it had been macguyered..

mikeasis · 08-04-2019, 09:31 AM

complete backing plates are hard to find anymore and I think require axle removal to replace them. Your old shoes should be stamped, please post whats stamped on them. Like I stated there was several changes on the G1 brakes over the years. Yes there is aftermarket that "will fit 83 and newer" but the aftermarket shoes are poor performers. There is a leading and trailing shoe so they need to be installed correctly. after the shoes are correctly installed and adjusted so that a light drag is felt, then the cables need adjusted.

Yamadriver808 · 08-04-2019, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeasis

complete backing plates are hard to find anymore and I think require axle removal to replace them. Your old shoes should be stamped, please post whats stamped on them. Like I stated there was several changes on the G1 brakes over the years. Yes there is aftermarket that "will fit 83 and newer" but the aftermarket shoes are poor performers. There is a leading and trailing shoe so they need to be installed correctly. after the shoes are correctly installed and adjusted so that a light drag is felt, then the cables need adjusted.

I threw the shoes out once I took it off.. shucks

08-01-2019, 03:57 AM	#1
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08-02-2019, 01:26 AM	#2
Yamadriver808 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 15	Re: 87 g1 brakes not engaging I'm jus gonna swap out the backplates anybody have a pair of complete backplate brake assy?? That would would my G1? Lmk
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08-02-2019, 06:24 AM	#3
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,436	Re: 87 g1 brakes not engaging Are the backing plates rusted out? You usually don't have to replace those. Have you pulled off the drums to inspect the condition of the shoes etc?

08-02-2019, 03:16 PM	#4
mikeasis Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: venice Posts: 1,807	Re: 87 g1 brakes not engaging did you get the correct shoes. they were a few changes to the G1 brakes over the years. Better yet did you get OE shoes or the cheap aftermarket shoes. Some of the aftermarket shoes are known to provide poor braking.

08-04-2019, 02:23 AM	#5
Yamadriver808 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 15	Re: 87 g1 brakes not engaging I actually jus bought shoes that were for any yamaha 83 and up.. I bought this cart from someone not sure if they threw parts from different golf carts. My cart serial number calls for an electric cart but its gas ?? The cart is called to have brakes that is self.adjsting Not sure were to start. It has adjustment on the top and bottom and the lever on the bottom doesnt reach the brake shoe. So the mechanism on the bottom wasnt pushing the brake shoes. So I'd rather jus get complete backplates..
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08-04-2019, 09:31 AM	#7
mikeasis Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: venice Posts: 1,807	Re: 87 g1 brakes not engaging complete backing plates are hard to find anymore and I think require axle removal to replace them. Your old shoes should be stamped, please post whats stamped on them. Like I stated there was several changes on the G1 brakes over the years. Yes there is aftermarket that "will fit 83 and newer" but the aftermarket shoes are poor performers. There is a leading and trailing shoe so they need to be installed correctly. after the shoes are correctly installed and adjusted so that a light drag is felt, then the cables need adjusted.

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