Are trailer brakes adjustable?
In August I had the wheel bearings packed and afterward, on the way to storage, I noticed that the brakes were not nearly as effective as they before. Even with the controller turned all the way up t...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Find someone else to handle your repairs!!! Better yet learn to do the repairs yourself........cheaper.
Yes trailer brakes are adjustable otherwise you would not be able to back them off in order to remove drums AND they would just be good only when first installed.
There is a slot on backside of drum (rubber cap) that a brake spoon can be inserted thru to engage the star wheel on the 'adjuster' to loosen/tighten brake shoes.
Jack tire up
Tighten star wheel until tire just barely does not move
Then loosen star wheel until tire turns freely with a slight drag of brake shoes
Then you will need to readjust your brake controller.
Be prepared though... the Dexters on mine have an arm you need to lift up when you loosen the shoes back (ideally you want a bit of drag). Had to insert the brake spoon in one hole, and lift that arm with a flat screwdriver in the other hole.
