Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - 2018 vs 2019 Yamaha Quietech
View Single Post
 
Old 09-21-2024, 07:55 AM
nn0wheremann nn0wheremann is online now
Veteran member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 865
Thanks: 88
Thanked 333 Times in 238 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
If I recall correctly, somewhere in that time frame Yamaha changed from a traditional drum brake to WET brakes built into the differential and as I recall there were significant problems with these, and they are very expensive to repair. Check the brake system and if these are the wet brakes, IMHO stay away.
I have a 2009 Yamaha, with a wet brake, and no mus, no fuss, no issues at all. The owner’s manual says it will last the life of the cart. Thus far it has.