- Access the Brake Assemblies:
- Locate the rear wheels and remove the hubcaps if present.
- Depending on your golf cart model, you might need to remove the wheel to access the brake components.
- Remove the Old Brake Shoes:
- Locate the brake drum attached to the wheel hub.
- Carefully remove the brake drum by sliding it off the wheel hub.
- Inside the brake drum, you’ll see the brake shoes, springs, and other components.
- Take a photo or make a diagram of the brake shoe arrangement and how the springs are attached. This will help during reassembly.
- Remove the brake shoe retaining springs, pins, or clips using the appropriate tools. Keep track of the order and orientation of these components.
- Install the New Brake Shoes:
- Clean the brake drum, brake shoe surfaces, and other components using brake cleaner or solvent.
- Attach the new brake shoes to the brake backing plate in the same arrangement as the old ones. Use your diagram or photo for reference.
- Reattach the brake shoe retaining springs, pins, or clips. This might require a brake adjusting tool to stretch the springs and secure them in place.
- Reassemble the Brake Drum:
- Slide the brake drum back onto the wheel hub over the new brake shoes.
- If the brake drum has an adjustment hole, you can use a brake adjusting tool to adjust the brake shoes to the correct clearance. Consult your golf cart’s manual for specific adjustment procedures.
- Lower the Golf Cart:
- Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the golf cart back to the ground.
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