2018 rxv 48 volt

Halter78 · 06-03-2022, 02:15 PM

I recently purchased a 2018 RXV and have been having issue with the brake intermittently abruptly stopping the cart while driving. Brake also started smoking when descending down a fairly steep hill.
Any idea what could be the issue?
I have ordered a new motor brake kit and plan to swap it out next week.
Are the newer RXV's having the same braking issues as the older ones?

ojo · 06-03-2022, 04:10 PM

First, my RXV is a '09 model and i didn't had any issues with the em brake during the last 5 yrs. The brake has a date code 2008, so i assume it's still the very first oem brake. Maybe i'm one of the lucky guys... When going downhill, the em brake shouldn't engage, as long as the brake pedal isn't pushed too far. All normal braking is done by the induction motor itself without the em brake.
When installing a new brake assembly, it's recommended to follow the existing instructions for correct alignment.

Volt_Ampere · 06-03-2022, 04:42 PM

The brake should only engage when you are at a complete stop. If it's engaging while driving, there is something very wrong. I fixed one RXV that had a bad solenoid that would sometimes drop out and cause the cart to slam on the brake.

SBIRD! · 06-03-2022, 06:11 PM

Here's the brake install procedure. My brake was acting up at one time, no lock ups but wouldn't pass start up test at times. The bolts where loose, cart actually rolled from parked before I figured it out.

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/show...ke+replacement

06-03-2022, 02:15 PM	#1
Halter78 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 1	2018 rxv 48 volt I recently purchased a 2018 RXV and have been having issue with the brake intermittently abruptly stopping the cart while driving. Brake also started smoking when descending down a fairly steep hill. Any idea what could be the issue? I have ordered a new motor brake kit and plan to swap it out next week. Are the newer RXV's having the same braking issues as the older ones?
Halter78 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 1

06-03-2022, 04:10 PM	#2
ojo Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 1,999	Re: 2018 rxv 48 volt First, my RXV is a '09 model and i didn't had any issues with the em brake during the last 5 yrs. The brake has a date code 2008, so i assume it's still the very first oem brake. Maybe i'm one of the lucky guys... When going downhill, the em brake shouldn't engage, as long as the brake pedal isn't pushed too far. All normal braking is done by the induction motor itself without the em brake. When installing a new brake assembly, it's recommended to follow the existing instructions for correct alignment.

06-03-2022, 04:42 PM	#3
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,183	Re: 2018 rxv 48 volt The brake should only engage when you are at a complete stop. If it's engaging while driving, there is something very wrong. I fixed one RXV that had a bad solenoid that would sometimes drop out and cause the cart to slam on the brake.

06-03-2022, 06:11 PM	#4
SBIRD! Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lickin' County, Ohio Posts: 328	Re: 2018 rxv 48 volt Here's the brake install procedure. My brake was acting up at one time, no lock ups but wouldn't pass start up test at times. The bolts where loose, cart actually rolled from parked before I figured it out. https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/show...ke+replacement

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