Travis

Here is the axle bearing, it's a sealed ball bearing. had to remove a C clip from in front of it. not sure if there is an easy way to pull it like this. Probably have to remove the axle and drive it out. it's recessed about 5/16".

If you personally cant weld them any machine or fabrication shop should be able too weld them

went ahead and ordered the springs (For both sides) and NEW cables....👍 little under $40 It's the shipping that gets ya'!! thats why i like calling in parts at my dealer, no shipping charges.

Yep, i cleaned them spotless with some parts cleaner and wiped off all the "ick" on 'em.

Price of new cables are $25 for both, one is $6.00 and one is 19. the 6.00 is SIGNIFICANTLY shorter than the other. probably will replace em. the new hardware, (springs and keepers) would be about 10 days arriving. no shorter than ordering from dealer either. it looks like for the axle the seal is right behind the bearing, and the bearing is right behind the brake panel...i'll pull the bearing first and see if thats right... but the manual actually does go in depth on axle removal,, thats a relief! my brother is offering me advice too, he's a little more mechanicly inclined than i am.

Here is that little u shape molded into the parking brake lever inside the drum. here's the top of the parking brake lever, with the pin and clip that holds it to the brake pad.Top right is what it sort of looks like assembled.

i got it !!! i got it !!! the cable goes in the drum incased in a spring, and the square end of the cable is captured by a little "U" shape molded into the parking brake lever inside the drum, the drum is pinned to the brake pad, i removed the E clip and and pin and VOILA! i have the cable soaking in Evaporust and Penetrating fluid to see if that will loosen it up. some pictures will ensue

I've looked at the diagram, they're square on the end ... https://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/kaw/500b24b1f8700223e478dc13/cables they are parts number 54005A and 54005B

What's your year model?

all that's available now is a service manual supplement which just covers, Fuel system, Converter system, and Troubleshooting...

oh lord........ i pulled the drum off today to see if could remove it, if there is way its a very tight fit, i just put it back on and buttoned it back up. i called the dealer to see if they could help me locate a service manual for it thats a little more in depth. the one i have isn't straight from kawasaki but a "3rd party" waiting for the parts guy to call back,.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM! Congrats on your purchase! may you have more fun than problems! 🤣

Hey, you aren't anywhere close to the Hurricane coming are you?

i'd probably wrap the connectors up tight with electrical tape after install, but be sure they fix your problem first... where are they located on the machine?

Mine manual too just says "Remove cable at both ends" to uninstall it I'm going to try and get all that done tomorrow... and yep i've got 3 cans of CRC brakleen... the cables dont really wind much, pretty much a straight shot from the handle to the drum.

https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/l/pol/5639cbac87a86607c0208797/series-11-c11rb63aa-utv-1500-2x4-c11rb63aa-ab-pps-parts this look right? And Welcome to the forum!

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does it use a C clip on both sides or just the one?

Wouldn't it! fill that thing up with dirt or rock GOOD LUCK DUMPING IT!!!! 😆

That thing's got a bed on it!!!!

Speaking of weather https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/us-gulf-coast-put-on-alert-for-potential-tropical-storm-to-form-late-week/70008758'

I would go with the Kubota. Mainly the reason is that John Deere is super crazy or parts prices so when something does break you're shelling out $$$$ Kubota has options for electric dump beds while i didn't see any for the JD

It would lead me to believe a faulty Ignition Coil, but when you mention the Multifunction panel, sure sounds like the ECU to me. I don't how to test them, i would contact your local Kawasaki dealer or Kawasaki directly to see if there is a procedure for testing one.

The cables are sort of seized up on the emergency brake, they still work but i have to wiggle and pull on em to get them to release, i pulled the drum off but cant see a way to remove the cable. It is kind of dirty inside the drum where it was leaking so i need to run to the parts store and buy some parts cleaner so i can see everything better. The shop manual i have does not cover parking brake cable removal, well.... it does kind of. it says "Remove parking brake cable at both ends" 🙄 We'll see EDIT: ARRR! Looks like my rear axle seal is leaking, there is a small puddle on a machined step below the seal and it smells like Trans oil. felt around the wheel cylinder and it isn't coming from their..... I guess my weekend is planned for me LOL