Lippert brake assistance, help please!
I went to adjust the self adjusting brakes (didn't know when i started) and i was able to get it tight but can't back it down. I keep hearing that there is a tab to push in to be able to rotate the st...
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Brakes too tight you won't be able to get drum off
Self-adjusting brakes have a 'tab' that engages the teeth on star wheel
To back off adjuster you should have 2 slots on back of wheel. Look with bright narrow beam flashlight to see tab (left or right slot)
Then using a flat screw driver you push tab outward (away from you) while using brake tool (or another flat screw driver) to rotate star wheel.
Takes 2 hands, 2 tools and eye/hand coordination
Self-adjusting brakes have a 'tab' that engages the teeth on star wheel
To back off adjuster you should have 2 slots on back of wheel. Look with bright narrow beam flashlight to see tab (left or right slot)
Then using a flat screw driver you push tab outward (away from you) while using brake tool (or another flat screw driver) to rotate star wheel.
Takes 2 hands, 2 tools and eye/hand coordination
