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Originally Posted by villages07
Ok, you mechanics and long time Villagers....
Today, we had to replace the brakes on our 18 month our rebuilt Club Car Electric.
We are full timers, use the cart extensively (probably average 120 miles a week), are not hard on the brakes.
Almost out of nowhere, we heard a metal on metal grinding sound on the right rear wheel. The front part of one brake pad was completely worn down and had dug into the drum too. The other pad on that wheel had noticeable wear. The other wheel, the pads seemed to be wearing evenly and not that worn down.
So, is this normal wear and tear? Do you think something was incorrectly installed or adjusted to create this uneven wear?
How long or how many miles should brake pads last?
Related topic...how many miles of road driving should you get out of a set of tires?
By the way, it cost $149 for 4 brake pads, 1 drum, and the labor/service call. Just an FYI.
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It is not normal for brakes to wear as you say yours did. It appears that they were installed wrong on that wheel. or the adjuster was put in backwards. I have been here in TV for 5 years and have not replaced my brake shoes yet. (2003 chassis). We average approximately 300 miles a month. Do a lot of cruising. I have DOT rated tires, they last longer than regular golf cart tires. Regular tires are not DOT rated and are rated for low speed only. I replaced a set of shoes and drums on a friends cart about 2 months ago. Parts cost with shipping was only $89.00.