Should TT Brakes Lock Up
Have a 36' 9500 loaded TT and a new 2017 F 350, CC, SWR truck. Just had the bearings repacked and brakes adjusted before start of season by local shop. When I picked it up I did not feel much from...
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Cecilt wrote:
OP here. My 2017 F 350 is set to heavy trailer as was asked by another poster so not a problem there. The bearings were re-packed and not just lubed and before I took it to the shop I noticed the brakes on the TT did not feel that strong when completing closing the TBC.
I am taking it back to the shop on Saturday to re-adjust and want to clarify as I think a few posters have said different things. My understanding is you should turn the star wheel until you can no longer turn the wheel by hand. Step 2 is back off the star wheel 8-10 clicks and you should be able to turn the wheel by hand 3/4-1 revolution only and the wheel would stop on its own due to the friction of the shoes on the drums. Would this be the correct procedure? tks
One thing to keep in mind is some of these replies about being able to lock up their trailer brakes are coming from owners of lightweight trailers, some , half the weight of yours.
