2014 Dutchmen Travel Trailer Brake Adjustment
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Yes they have a star just like drum brakes on a car. There is a magnet but you can use the star to adjust the brakes. By the way you need to use the star to pull the shoes in in order to remove the drum. There is a lip that won't allow the drum to come off unless the brakes shoes have been adjusted in.
You can do it yourself. The star will be a little off center of the hole so you'll need an offset adjusting tool.
You want the brake shoe to just barely rub the drum as you spin the tire. You'll hear "Shoe Shoe Shoe.." as you spin the tire.
If you adjust the brakes and still aren't getting a strong brake feel you may need an aftermarket controller. Some folks have had problems with the factory supplied untis.
You can do it yourself. The star will be a little off center of the hole so you'll need an offset adjusting tool.
You want the brake shoe to just barely rub the drum as you spin the tire. You'll hear "Shoe Shoe Shoe.." as you spin the tire.
If you adjust the brakes and still aren't getting a strong brake feel you may need an aftermarket controller. Some folks have had problems with the factory supplied untis.
