Adjust brakes with drop axle??
I've adjusted brakes without problems on my trailers with straight axles. My little trailer has drop axles I guess to keep it close to the ground. The piece that makes the drop almost covers the brake...
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I can't imagine adjusting the brake shoes with the drums off, that would take a lot of trial and error adjustments and still won't give a true adjustment. The shoes should be adjusted till there is a lot of drag so that they are centered and then backed off till there is just a hint of drag.
I have had numerous PA state inspection stations foul up my vehicles and the guy that just looks in the hole is the one I would pay extra to leave my stuff alone. I show a photo to my current inspector and he knows that my vehicles are maintained, so no disassembly for me.
The drop axles, that are the purpose of this thread, can be adjusted with the right brake spoon or a homemade tool, it ain't rocket science.
I have had numerous PA state inspection stations foul up my vehicles and the guy that just looks in the hole is the one I would pay extra to leave my stuff alone. I show a photo to my current inspector and he knows that my vehicles are maintained, so no disassembly for me.
The drop axles, that are the purpose of this thread, can be adjusted with the right brake spoon or a homemade tool, it ain't rocket science.
