Switching to self adjusting brakes
Hey All, It's time for new brakes and I'm considering switching over to self adjusting brakes before the season kicks off this spring. We have a Passport 2910BH with 3500lb Dexter axles. It seems p...
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I replaced my manual adjust brakes to self-adjusting. It is an easy swap out and well worth the effort. I bought my self-adjusting brakes from etrailer who were very helpful when I made my order. I ended up replacing my drums and bearings at the same time since I was lifting the trailer anyway. Self-adjusting brakes have been used on cars and trucks for many years and never heard of them locking up. They just don't over tighten the brakes.
After replacing them drive the camper for 5 or 10 miles where you can repeatedly apply the brakes so they will adjust to the proper tension and you can also reset your brake control in your tow vehicle.
After replacing them drive the camper for 5 or 10 miles where you can repeatedly apply the brakes so they will adjust to the proper tension and you can also reset your brake control in your tow vehicle.
