Passenger brake grabbing more than the driver side. what to do?

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  • Passenger brake grabbing more than the driver side. what to do?

    Hello:
    I have a 2004 Club Car DS. The rear passenger brakes are engaging more aggressively than the driver side. I Jacked up the golf cart. Took the wheels off and noticed that the drum on the driver side came off with very little work but the one on the passenger side took a lot of tapping and prying to get it off. So obviously this one is the side engaging more. I cleaned out the brake assembly with carburetor / brake cleaner and inspected both side. All seemed normal. Then I loosened the adjustment mechanism on both side to resemble having replace the shoes. As normal I had to push the lever assembly up so I could turn the screw on the adjustment mechanism until it was compressed fully. From there I installed the drum and the tire. Then proceeded to pump the break three or four times to have the brakes automatically adjust. Went to a test drive and at first it seemed okay but a day later you could tell the same situation is back again. So I lifter the cart and found the same. The passenger side very tight and the driver side no so much. I proceeded to inspect the brake cables visually but saw nothing. Then I looked at the equalizer bracket but found that since the rod assembly coming from the brake pedal goes into the equalizer bracket in the middle there is really no way to adjust one side more than the other. What are next steps? What did I miss? What could be the problem? Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks

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    It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue where one side tends to engage more aggressively than the other due to spring loading, potentially leading to uneven braking and even a swaying sensation. Particularly, if your cart is lifted, the stock cables may not be long enough, exacerbating the problem. One way to adjust the brakes is by removing the drum and rotating the star gear. Typically, you set both brakes simultaneously by pressing the pedal repeatedly a few times, allowing the automatic adjusters to set until the brakes tighten enough. However, make sure that the brake cable isn't too tight, as this can create uneven brake pad wear. Additionally, checking the U-Bolts making sure the axle isn't twisting when you press the brake pedal is also a common issue. Sometimes, you might feel a thumping sensation while driving and applying the brake pedal if this is happening. If you're still experiencing issues or if you have any questions, please feel free to ask

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