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07-14-2020, 09:36 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Squeaky Wheel after Brake Change
In need of help again. I managed to get my new brakes installed (2005 EZGO TXT PDS) with the help of you all. Thank you. However, after a day of driving it, I noticed the stopping distance was only slightly improved and my left rear wheel was making a scraping sound once per revolution only when the brakes were pushed down.
Tonight I took that wheel off and noticed the brakes weren't engaging immediately when pressing the brake pedal. I adjusted the star screw adjuster so that they were and put everything back together. Now the golf cart stops on a dime however I have a squeaky right rear wheel whether the brakes are pressed or not. It is a very distinct sound: creak, clunk, creak, clunk, once per revolution. I've provided 3 video links of it squeaking while driving and while on a jack and me turning the wheel manually. What could be causing this and is it safe to drive? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqL6o0gYgJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO3MJLpDV9o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XrLDXggqfQ Update: Doing some additional searching online referred to tightening the hub nut. I just tightened it as much as I possibly could. So much so I thought my 3/8 ratchet with breaker bar was going to break. It tightened quite a bit so I figured this would fix my issue but still sounds the exact same. |
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07-15-2020, 09:38 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Md.
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Re: Squeaky Wheel after Brake Change
Did you make all the brake system adjustments per manual?
Pedal free play, equalizer bar in correct order. Tightening down the star wheel will cause brake shoes to be in loser contact with drum thus giving temporary stoping power Brakes must be adjusted per manual in the order described anytime brake shoes,drums,adjusters are replaced. Manual also gives starting point on how to adjust new brakes. Example you could have a semi frozen brake cable causing shoes to rub. Brake drums turned and true round? Did you torque rear drum/ axle. Nut to spec? Loose drum Out of round drum Or to tight,misadjusted brake system due worn parts not allowing brakes to self adjust as designed HTH😊 |
07-16-2020, 10:40 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 12
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Re: Squeaky Wheel after Brake Change
Long story short, no. Although I have printed out the relevant section of the manual now and plan to go through all the steps this weekend. I think I'm going to buy a new set of OEM brakes as well. I think these cheap brakes I got on ebay are a big part of the problem.
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08-05-2020, 06:06 PM | #4 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: North Texas
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Re: Squeaky Wheel after Brake Change
Interested in what you find out. My 2012 EZGO TXT developed a similar noise on the back left. I pulled the drum and the adjuster was really stiff from time and grime. After cleaning it improved, but still have some sound from the back left. I'm thinking I might replace the pads and run to procedure as mentioned here to see if that takes care of it. Not sure of best place for brakes, and will need to find manual.
Please share results! |
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