Electric brakes
What is the right way to check those electric magnets on the brakes to make sure they are activating. Thanks in advance.
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You are correct that full voltage does not mean correctly adjusted brakes. Also, the fact that you cannot turn the wheel when the breakaway lanyard is pulled does not mean you have correctly adjusted brakes.
If you lift the axles, spin one wheel without any electricity applied and if it spins easily then the brakes need adjusting. Turn the star wheel via the slot in the rear of the drum until you cannot turn the wheel. Then back it off until there is a slight drag on the wheel. That wheel is now done and you can do the next.
We have a very good tutorial on the forum about adjusting brakes and repacking wheel bearings that is complete with pictures here. It should give you a lot of help. :)
Barney
If you lift the axles, spin one wheel without any electricity applied and if it spins easily then the brakes need adjusting. Turn the star wheel via the slot in the rear of the drum until you cannot turn the wheel. Then back it off until there is a slight drag on the wheel. That wheel is now done and you can do the next.
We have a very good tutorial on the forum about adjusting brakes and repacking wheel bearings that is complete with pictures here. It should give you a lot of help. :)
Barney
