Parking Brake needs help

[T man]

My skid is a LX 865. The problem: The parking brake has been losing effectiveness over the past year and now it does not work at all. I've searched the forums and cant really find a fix for this problem. Maybe a symptom: With the Brake down (off) and with both sticks fully forward, the left side just slightly tries to outrun the right side.

 

[Tazza]

Is this a mechanical or electric brake? Some use a cam like setup with a manual linkage to a pedal to hold pressure on 2 metal discs. Other ones use an electromagnet that drops a block that locks the discs. The mechanical setup usually has adjustments.

 

[mllud]

Is this a mechanical or electric brake? Some use a cam like setup with a manual linkage to a pedal to hold pressure on 2 metal discs. Other ones use an electromagnet that drops a block that locks the discs. The mechanical setup usually has adjustments.

The drive speed symptom isnt related to your brake. that would need a linkage adjustment.
I have an LX 865.The brake linkage for both sides hinges off a bar operated by the handle. If you raise the seat and work the handle you can see it operate.The brake is inside the gear reduction box.
I have the procedure for adjusting the steering speed and the brake. I will have to log back on in about 2 hours. Ill type out the procedures then. Sorry Im out of time now. Mike

 

[mllud]

The drive speed symptom isnt related to your brake. that would need a linkage adjustment.
I have an LX 865.The brake linkage for both sides hinges off a bar operated by the handle. If you raise the seat and work the handle you can see it operate.The brake is inside the gear reduction box.
I have the procedure for adjusting the steering speed and the brake. I will have to log back on in about 2 hours. Ill type out the procedures then. Sorry Im out of time now. Mike

T man Im getting some pages out of my owners manual copied And downloaded for you to make your adjustments. Its a slow process with a dial up modem. Il get it on here A S A P Mike

 

[mllud]

T man Im getting some pages out of my owners manual copied And downloaded for you to make your adjustments. Its a slow process with a dial up modem. Il get it on here A S A P Mike

T man Im having trouble posting the pages .I can E-mail you the pages you need to adjust the brakes.If you dont want to post your email address E-mail me and I will reply with the information. My E-mail address is [email protected]. Mike

 

[mllud]

T man Im having trouble posting the pages .I can E-mail you the pages you need to adjust the brakes.If you dont want to post your email address E-mail me and I will reply with the information. My E-mail address is [email protected]. Mike

I am getting the steering procedure copied. If you need an operators manual you can get one by calling 1800-635-4913 It has all the maintence information also. its worth its weight in gold. (almost.). I'll post the steering info later. Mike

 

[T man]

I am getting the steering procedure copied. If you need an operators manual you can get one by calling 1800-635-4913 It has all the maintence information also. its worth its weight in gold. (almost.). I'll post the steering info later. Mike

Mike, Thanks a ton! I hope to get to make the adjustment this weekend. You don't know how much I appreciate the help you give on these threads!