Adjusting Electric Trailer Brakes???

azdryheat wrote:
I back off the star until there is no rubbing sound.

Then you have ineffective brakes!

I back off the star until there is no rubbing sound.

Even if they were adjusted a bit tight, it doesn't matter because after the first few miles, the amount of brake material dragging will wear off and the correct clearance will be revealed.

This happened to me when I accidentally forgot to release the emergency brake on my towed. (Cummins diesel engine couldn't tell) I discovered when I got home and pulled the drums. No harm. I did clean everything up with a little lacquer thinner, air and a brush, but the shoe material looked just as thick as it always had to my eye.

The procedure is on page 13, the number of clicks can vary. Adjustment

After adjusting to where the wheel will not turn freely, I back off at least 3 clicks, but not more than 5. With a light spin of the wheel, after adjustment, the wheel should drag some, and stop after only 1-1.5 turns.

Yes, tightening 15-20 clicks is normal, especially with a new trailer, and adjusting for the first time.

Jerry

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the wheel is off the ground while I am doing this.

Matt

Are you doing this with the whwel off the ground? But to answer the question, 5 to 6 clicks is the amount I go by. On hydraulic drum brakes the rule of thumb was always 10-12 clicks.

Sounds about right to me.