question about trailer brakes.
I have an older 32 ft pull behind trailer which I bought new. When new I could feel the trailer breaks working but I could not get them to lock up and slide the tires. On a gravel road they might so...
Forum Discussion
Lynnmor wrote:
The number of clicks and the number of revolutions is not the correct way to adjust drum brakes. Why not use the instructions from a brake manufacturer? See page 13.
I was giving an example of what works for me, and approximates of clicks/revolutions, to get where I want my brakes to function. You may not have enough brake adjusting experience to know how much revolution is normal when having a light drag. Every ones light spin of the wheel may differ, as to revolutions. Like most important adjustments, if you are not confident to do it safely yourself, you should have a competent person perform this task for you. :)
Also...new brake shoes are hard to get to a proper adjustment, until after some break-in time.
Jerry
