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:I think you are over complicating it. Just tighten the star wheel until the shoes just start to rub the drum and you are ready for a test drive. Recheck after the test drive if there was a lot of adjustment or they still do not feel right. Make note if drums are similar temperature after the test drive.
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
A clamp-on DC ammeter will confirm all magnets are getting about 3 amps and are close to equal. (great excuse to buy a new tool :) )
Just be glad it is not an old VW Bus. Those are very touchy and the front must be perfect or you go into a spin.
