E-Z-GO MPT 1000 Service Manual

BRAKES - REAR MECHANICAL
Page K-6
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Refer to the following troubleshooting table only after the
thorough visual inspection, Periodic Brake Performance
Test (PBPT), and Aggressive Stop Test is performed (Ref
Fig. 6 on page K-6).
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Fails Brake Performance Test by stop-
ping in a longer distance than normal
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Brake pedal not returning
Brake not adjusting
Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
Check brake cables
Check brake adjusters
Check pedal pivot
Brake shoes wet Check again when shoes are dry
Brake cables damaged or sticky Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Brake shoes severely worn Replace
Brake shoes glazed Sand shoes with emery cloth provided that
shoes have .06" (1.5 mm) min. material
System not adjusted properly Check and adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Check and repair
Cracked brake drum Replace
Starting 2001 Model Year - In excess of
1 1/8" (2.9 cm) free pedal travel (Soft
Pedal)
Prior to 2001 Model Year - In excess of
2 1/4" (5.7 cm) free pedal travel (Soft
Pedal)
Low pedal force at parking brake latch Adjust per manual
Brake cables damaged Replace
Brake return bumper out of adjustment Adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Check and repair
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
System not adjusted properly Adjust per Manual
Starting 2001 Model Year - Less than
7/8" (2.2 cm) free pedal travel (Hard
Pedal)
Prior to 2001 Model Year - Less than 2"
(5 cm) free pedal travel (Hard Pedal)
High pedal force at parking brake latch Adjust per Manual
Brake cables damaged or sticky Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
System not adjusted properly Check and adjust per manual
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Fig. 6 Troubleshooting Table

E-Z-GO MPT 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	E-Z-GO
Model	MPT 1000
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English