ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT?
I have watched several how to bideo's on electric trailer brake adjustment. Can someone explain clearly which direction to turn the brake adjuster using the access hole on the backing plate ? I have...
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Some times it is most confusing. Even after many years of doing this, you do HAVE TO remember what side you are working on. Both sides are opposite one side will adjust up and the other down.
The best way is spin the tire, say you are on the passenger side.
Tire off the ground, spin the tire one way only, work the adjuster if it gets tighter then you are happy if not go the other way, anyway tighten the brake as tight as you can , then loosen it back so you can spin the tire 1-1/2 free spins. That one should be adjusted. Then go to the next wheel , do the same. NOW in your NOTE book write down what you did. Go to the other side and NOW the brakes will adjust opposite either up or down from the passenger side.
Make sure all the wheels are adjusted basically the same. And while you are there check you bearings with a hand on the top/bottom grab of the tire in the air and see if you can wiggle it. IF soo you will have to adjust the bearings.. New story.
Cheers
Kids.
The best way is spin the tire, say you are on the passenger side.
Tire off the ground, spin the tire one way only, work the adjuster if it gets tighter then you are happy if not go the other way, anyway tighten the brake as tight as you can , then loosen it back so you can spin the tire 1-1/2 free spins. That one should be adjusted. Then go to the next wheel , do the same. NOW in your NOTE book write down what you did. Go to the other side and NOW the brakes will adjust opposite either up or down from the passenger side.
Make sure all the wheels are adjusted basically the same. And while you are there check you bearings with a hand on the top/bottom grab of the tire in the air and see if you can wiggle it. IF soo you will have to adjust the bearings.. New story.
Cheers
Kids.
