How Do You Adjust Hydraulic Drum Trailer Brakes

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How do you adjust these?

asked by: Shawn

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The 8-1/2 inch hydraulic brakes that fit drum # T1662200042, such as set # T4442100-000, have adjustment holes on the backs of the assemblies, see picture. You would use a brake adjustment tool, # W80630, to rotate the star wheels on the other sides of the holes to make the brakes more or less aggressive.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

A surge coupler for actuating hydraulic drum brakes, such as Titan #T43397007K, can be pumped for purposes of bleeding the brake lines by using a 2 x 4 or similar piece of lumber to compress the coupler. The linked photo shows the general arrangement…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the feedback, we sure do appreciate it! It's hard to say what the rubbing noise you are hearing is but I suspect the shoes on the backing plate are coming into contact with the drum which is completely normal but don't forget to…

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The slight gap you see is normal. The drum is not supposed to make contact with the brake mounting plate. There are some instances when mixing brands of brakes, hubs, and axles, that won't line up properly but in this case it is normal. I did…

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In order for replacement hubs to fit on your existing spindles the new hubs need to use the same inner and outer bearing parts. The hub/drum assembly you selected #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K uses inner bearing #25580 and outer bearing #15123 and it is intended…

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There's a few ways to determine trailer axle capacity. You can check the axle for a label which will have it's capacity and length listed, it might be listed on the plate of the coupler that also has the VIN, or you can measure the diameter…

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To bleed the brake lines on a Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T43397007K I recommend using the Powerbuilt Brake Bleeder #ALL648591. This has a magnet that will hold the catch container where it is easily visible. Using the 4 steps detailed in the…

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Answer 7

Locking out a Titan Model 60 actuator like the part #T63FR that you referenced requires inserting the lock out tool into the into the slot right behind the portion of the coupler that inserts into the outer casing. I pointed out where in the attached…

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I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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Answer 9

Hey Dan, The info you provided does tell us a bit about the axle but isn't enough to look up what components go with with it. With it being a 3,500lb axle it's probably a generic 3,500lb kit for the bearings and seals but I'd hate to not…

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Answer 10

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K would be an excellent replacement for a Tru-Ryde Hub/Drum RVD-H-545. Then for new brakes, I recommend the Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit part #AKFBBRK-35.

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Answer 11

Hey Miles, thanks for reaching out! You'll need the TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes #TRU36FR along with 2 of the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K in order to get your tow dolly equipped with electric braking…

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Answer 12

Hello Mike. It sounds like you are wanting to add electric brakes to your boat trailer that currently has no brakes. This is possible, but you will first need to make sure that your axle is equipped with a brake flange at the base of the spindle. The…

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