'85 Braking Problems

Barnsworth · 07-06-2021, 09:09 AM

So my neighbor has a '85 Ezgo and I put brake shoes on for him. Problem is that they will do nothing to slow or stop.

I've put shoes on before so I know they are on properly. I sanded the inside of the drum and shoe lightly then cleaned everything with brake cleaner. They are adjusted up right, engaging and releasing like they should. But for the life of me I can't figure why there is no "grab" to stop the cart. It's as if I coated the inside of the drum with grease.

If anyone has a clue to why there is no stopping this cart I'd appreciate it. I feel like it's something stupid I've done to cause the problem but sure can't put my finger on it.

Thanks!

StoveBolt · 07-06-2021, 09:52 AM

Did you check to see if the shoe surface fit the drum surface before installing them?.. full contact.

Barnsworth · 07-06-2021, 09:58 AM

As far as setting the shoe into the drum itself I did not do that. I assumed that they were the correct part, they matched the old shoes. They fit fine on the cart and the drum slide over them okay then I adjusted the cable to give it pedal.

It's just such a odd thing. I know they are engaging because there is pedal but they just won't grab. Strange.

I'll have to pull them off and see to make sure. Thanks for the suggestion.

trig123 · 07-06-2021, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnsworth

So my neighbor has a '85 Ezgo and I put brake shoes on for him. Problem is that they will do nothing to slow or stop.

I've put shoes on before so I know they are on properly. I sanded the inside of the drum and shoe lightly then cleaned everything with brake cleaner. They are adjusted up right, engaging and releasing like they should. But for the life of me I can't figure why there is no "grab" to stop the cart. It's as if I coated the inside of the drum with grease.

If anyone has a clue to why there is no stopping this cart I'd appreciate it. I feel like it's something stupid I've done to cause the problem but sure can't put my finger on it.

Thanks!

What StoveBolt said. Remove one of the shoes and put put in brake drum. You probably will find out it only hits in the center.

Barnsworth · 07-06-2021, 11:10 AM

I’ll do that sometime soon when I have access to it and let you all know. Thanks!

StoveBolt · 07-06-2021, 01:45 PM

Back in the old days when they turned drums they would cam grind the new shoes to match. Now days they just replace everything.

trig123 · 07-06-2021, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoveBolt

Back in the old days when they turned drums they would cam grind the new shoes to match. Now days they just replace everything.

We had a shoe grinder in our shop StoveBolt. Even had a brake rivet machine. I have been known to bend the shoes to fit the drum

StoveBolt · 07-06-2021, 02:57 PM

We had the whole setup at a station I worked at trig, it was great breathing that asbestos dust, never heard of bending shoes though..

07-06-2021, 09:09 AM	#1
Barnsworth Gone Wild Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 185	'85 Braking Problems So my neighbor has a '85 Ezgo and I put brake shoes on for him. Problem is that they will do nothing to slow or stop. I've put shoes on before so I know they are on properly. I sanded the inside of the drum and shoe lightly then cleaned everything with brake cleaner. They are adjusted up right, engaging and releasing like they should. But for the life of me I can't figure why there is no "grab" to stop the cart. It's as if I coated the inside of the drum with grease. If anyone has a clue to why there is no stopping this cart I'd appreciate it. I feel like it's something stupid I've done to cause the problem but sure can't put my finger on it. Thanks!

07-06-2021, 09:52 AM	#2
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: '85 Braking Problems Did you check to see if the shoe surface fit the drum surface before installing them?.. full contact.

07-06-2021, 09:58 AM	#3
Barnsworth Gone Wild Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 185	Re: '85 Braking Problems As far as setting the shoe into the drum itself I did not do that. I assumed that they were the correct part, they matched the old shoes. They fit fine on the cart and the drum slide over them okay then I adjusted the cable to give it pedal. It's just such a odd thing. I know they are engaging because there is pedal but they just won't grab. Strange. I'll have to pull them off and see to make sure. Thanks for the suggestion.

07-06-2021, 11:10 AM	#5
Barnsworth Gone Wild Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 185	Re: '85 Braking Problems I’ll do that sometime soon when I have access to it and let you all know. Thanks!

07-06-2021, 01:45 PM	#6
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: '85 Braking Problems Back in the old days when they turned drums they would cam grind the new shoes to match. Now days they just replace everything.

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07-06-2021, 02:57 PM	#8
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: '85 Braking Problems We had the whole setup at a station I worked at trig, it was great breathing that asbestos dust, never heard of bending shoes though..

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