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elkhorn98
Explorer
May 09, 2015

How to set brake controller with self adjusting brakes?

Replaced my complete brake assemblies with Dexter Nev-r-adjust electric brakes. How should I set my controller? After installing we were going for a test drive and had no trailer brakes. Did some m...
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Terryallan
Explorer II
May 09, 2015
elkhorn98 wrote:
I did adjust them before going for a drive and I guess I have to keep using them to get them broke in. They are now working good but can't get them to lock up. I had someone tell me with self adjusting brakes they won't ever lock up. Is that true?


They won't ALL lock up. IF you are getting good braking when you pull the lever. Good to go.

Only time I could ever get mine to lock was on gravel. BUT when I have an hard stopping event. I can hear the TT tires cry just before lock up.

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