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• Brakes. Just like your automobile, your
golf cart brakes need monitoring.
Approximately once yearly, have a
professional check your brakes and
make needed adjustments or repairs.
If you notice your brake performance
deteriorating, go in immediately rather
than waiting for your yearly check-up.
It’s necessary to have a pro inspect your
suspension and steering. The technician
will check for wear and tear as well as
loose nuts and bolts. He or she will check
for problems, make repairs as needed,
and lubricate everything to keep it
operating at the optimal level.
Lubrication is essential for many parts
of a golf cart. When your golf cart has its
12-month checkups, the mechanic will
lubricate all systems and components.
Some people lubricate parts of their cart
on their own on an as-needed basis, but
it is okay to have a service professional do
so at maintenance appointments.
a minimum, have them checked and
serviced yearly. It’s also advisable to
perform some checks of your own:
• Push your golf cart slightly when it’s
parked. If it doesn’t budge, your brakes
are too tight. If it rolls, they’re too
loose.
• Perform a quick visual inspection to
make sure the brakes aren’t dragging.
• Listen for squeaky brakes.
• Notice the feel of your brake pedal. If it
feels too loose or lower than usual,
have it checked.
If your quick check reveals a problem,
schedule service right away. Brakes
that are too loose or too tight can be
dangerous. Dragging brakes make the golf
cart work too hard, placing the batteries at
risk of overheating. Replacing overheated
batteries is much costlier than a brake (or
other) repair call. •
Brakes are another crucial part of your
golf cart’s maintenance schedule. At
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