Re: (ET) (no subject)

[SteveS <ssawtelle fcc net>]

My E20 stops well too in that the brakes grab - I just don't like the 
brakes not acting on the axle itself. And good point about the regen 
braking - it's hard to make yourself  keep the 'gas' on in order to 
control speed going downhill, but it works very well.

- SteveS

Christopher Zach wrote:

> I think my E20 (heavier than an E12) stops just fine with the stock 
> brake. I know everyone in the world loves the new design, but the old 
> one works fine. My only problem is skidding the wheels on wet grass; 
> better to use regen when going down a 30 degree hill. A moral from my 
> Porsche 914 friends: If you are skidding the tires then bigger brakes 
> will make *NO* difference.
>
> The key is to adjust the clearance using that little bolt on the 
> caliper. Remove the cotter pin and turn the bolt with your fingers 
> till it's tight. Then loosen it a tiny bit and check for drag. You 
> need to do this once or twice a year to keep the brakes in peak 
> condition.
>
> As for the turning, please make sure you get a grease gun and 
> lubricate the wheels and the spindles. There are zerk fittings on 
> both; lube them now. I blew an axle. Also do the one in the middle of 
> the axle too.
>
> Chris
>
>
> SteveS wrote:
>
> > 1. Not extremely well. There is (was?) and upgrade to a better brake 
> > mechanism. One problem either way is that the disk is not on the 
> > axle, so you can stop the disk cold and one wheel may stop and the 
> > other one spins in reverse. The elec-trak.org site has several 
> > manuals that show the brake setup. There is a return spring that goes 
> > from the lever on the brake mechanism to the raer part of the frame. 
> > If you need to work on the brakes you will have it much easier if you 
> > loosen the two bolts that hold the axle to the frame on the right 
> > side and remove the two on the left side. Jack up the frame a few 
> > inches and block it. Now you can get to things.
> >
> > The pads should grip when you have the pedal depressed. Does the 
> > brake mechanism move? Are you sure you have pads on both sides of the 
> > disk?
> >
> > 2. On the elec-trak.org site.
> >
> > 3. Others know better than I.
> >
> > 4. Not sure what this is. The tires aren't hitting any part of the 
> > frame? Or they aren't sliding? That is real bad for the front axle, 
> > but it does happen.
> >
> > - SteveS
> >
> >
> > Pete Bishop wrote:
> >
> > > I have an E15 and have a couple questions:
> > >  
> > > 1. How does the brake system work? My motor cutout switch works when 
> > > I depress the pedal, but the pads don't clamp down on the disc. Any 
> > > pictures would be helpful.  Also on this topic, is there supposed to 
> > > be a return spring? If so, where? Again a pic would be helpful!
> > >  
> > > 2. Does anyone have an actual paint code for the yellow color?
> > >  
> > > 3. How should I store the batteries if I'm not using it for the 
> > > winter? I bought the battery compartment bags from Bill Gunn, and 
> > > the batteries are only a year old.
> > >  
> > > 4. Does anyone else have a problem with the tractor almost stopping 
> > > and seeming to really strain when you turn the wheels all the way to 
> > > the lock when traveling?
> > >  
> > > I know that's alot of q's, but your help will be appreciated!
> > >  
> > > Thank You,
> > > Pete Bishop
> > > Advantix Material Handling Services
> > > Waukesha, WI peterbishop advantixlift com 
> > > <mailto:peterbishop advantixlift com>
> > > cell: 414-788-6695
> > > ph:  262-896-2000
> > > fx:   262-896-2020
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