Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes

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Today, we're going to take a look at the Performance Tools universal offset brake adjustment spoon. This tool is for adjusting drum brakes, has the angles blades, one on each end for confined areas. This will adjust the star adjuster and the screw adjuster type brakes very quickly and easily. It's made of a drop forged steel and has a chrome plating to it to help resist corrosion. I just want to try to show you what it's used for. Here's a typical drum brake that has the star adjuster right at the bottom, so on the very back you will access to adjust that through the access hole right here. This tool is made to be able to go through that access hole and reach that adjustment gear and adjust your brakes.

Depending on how much clearance you have, you might have to use the 90 degree angle. It's part of this smaller angle one. That should do it for the review on the Performance Tools universal offset brake adjustment spoon.

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by: Tory 10/20/2026

Even though it still seemd rather difficult to tell if I had reached the brake adjuster, it did make a difference when spinning the tire so, I am thinkng that this worked well. This is the first I have tried adjsuting a drop axle brake.

by: Nina 05/09/2026 One Year Later

It was way easier to use than the screw driver

by: Steve 12/26/2025

Easy to order, fast shipping thanks.

by: Justin 04/02/2025 One Year Later

I ended up not needing this for my self adjusting brakes but I wanted this tool for my tool box because it's a TOOL :)

by: russ 10/08/2017

I ordered 2 sets of trailer brakes on monday at maybe 530 and received them on thursday. And The fellow i dealt with emailed me to let me know he shipped them that night !!! You just can't beat service like that. These guys are good!

Russ One Year Later

10/10/2018

The brakes are ok except 1 of them fell apart inside. I had to open it up and remove the debri as it was making all kinds of raquet and i thought it was going to seize up. But no big deal i have 3 still working . Thanks Russ

Rachael H.

10/11/2018

Thanks for the follow up Russ, depending on which parts fell apart we do have some replacement items available for example the replacement shoe lining kit is available as part # AKBRKR-S-10, the replacement magnet is available as part # AKBRKR-M10, and we have 2 replacement spring options, part # AKBRKR-SP, and part # AKBRKR-AS-1012

by: Gary 04/30/2021 One Year Later

My brakes were not working right on my trailer. So I bought new trailer brake kits from etrailer.The kits came fast and I installed them The only think I did not like is the wires from the magnets on the brakes are very thin wire. I wish they would have used thicker wire with a heavier coating.

by: Todd P 10/09/2019 One Year Later

I was extremely surprised with the positive response with their customer service, error on my part ordering the wrong part. Extremely quick delivery exchange (2days) living on the Canadian West Coast.
The brakes are doing their job great, easy installation using etrailer tutorial videos. Great company will use again.

by: Mitch 07/23/2018 One Year Later

I was initially concerned about finding the right parts as the trailer was fairly old. etrailer had just what I needed. The website is so elegant. I was able to find the right parts quickly and with comparative options to make a final selection. The how-to videos are great. This made installation a little more comfortable. Especially when you do not perform this type of work every day. The parts were of high quality and are working as expected. I highly recommend etrailer for any of your trailer needs.

by: Ryan 09/26/2022

This is a MUST for adjusting trailer drum brakes. Makes it so much easier to reach in and set the brakes. Don't even have to remove the wheel to do it! The drums I have are Item #AKEBRK-6

by: Brett 03/09/2021 One Year Later

I have two trailers on which I adjust the brakes about once a year, and I find it worthwhile to spend a little bit on this tool. It works better than a screwdriver, but crusty brakes will fight you when adjusting through the backing plate regardless of the tool you use.

by: Victor R 06/15/2019

The only reason I do not give you 5 stars is because your web site. When internet ordering, it should instantly state when a part is out of stock. Even nicer would be expected restocking dates. The parts received were exactly what I ordered for my electric brake conversion from surge brakes at far less expense than reparing the internally rusted surge brake system. There was a plethora of information on your web site to assist me in ordering the correct parts for the conversion. Plus there were videos to see how to complete the conversion and how parts were installed and adjusted. Customer service was excellent.

by: John M. 07/07/2017

So Disappointed!! This is a review of my order experience, not the product. I needed to replace the brake assemblies on my camper before we could go on vacation. I call to see how long it would take to receive and was told 2 days. I placed the order and received as told. I was about to be impressed until I opened the box. They not only sent the wrong brand, but also the wrong size. I called customer service and had to wait 45 minutes for someone answer. She agreed it was their mistake. I told her I only had two more days to get them on and still go on vacation. I asked for next day delivery. She was able to do that, but said it would ship that day and go 2nd day. The next day, the order had not shipped and the tracking number I was given doesn't even register on UPS. I don't when or if I will receive the correct product. Very disappointed that they would not step up and make it right.

by: Randy M. 11/12/2015

Brake assemblies were just the ticket to getting my cargo trailer brakes back to new working order. Shipping was great and fast. I needed them quick, as my old brakes had worn out and broke up. This caused damage to the internal works. A super way to replace you brakes and worn out pieces. I would urge anyone with internal brake problems to give these a try!!

by: Mike H. 11/05/2017

I'm overhauling a 20 year old boat trailer and etrailer.com was the ONE and ONLY site on the internet that had both the necessary parts for this old trailer, but also instructional videos and hints on what to order and how to complete the job with a minimum amount of mistakes. This particular order (2 hyd. brake assemblies, hardware and brake tool) qualified for free shipping, but I didn't expect the above average delivery time also (2 days). I'm not finished with this project, but am sure I'll be doing more business with etrailer. Thanks for the great website and exceptional service.

by: Roy 05/31/2017

Brake back plates, shoes, seals, etc. were exact fit and very rapid change out in just a few minutes. Connections for brake magnets and of course cleaning took the most time. Adjusted brakes to Dexter instructions and worked perfect.

by: Jerry P. 09/09/2019

Great service. Quick shipment on brake assemblies and tires. Competitive pricing. Found myself a new supplier.

by: Andrew 07/15/2022

Everything arrived but I was surprised that small parts weren't lost because one cardboard box (brake drum) had split open and the inner bag (lug nuts, etc) was ripped.. I would encourage the packers to make sure packages are sturdy enough for the trip.

by: Ron 05/18/2018

An economy brake spoon. Since I only needed it for the initial adjustment of my self-adjusting brakes, I'll probably never use it again; however, it was easy to use and did the job I bought it for without any problems. The only reason it is not rated a five is that for professional, daily use, (admittedly, not advertised as professional) it could have been made of a higher grade steel. It suited my needs completely.

by: Gary N. 02/16/2017

The brake assemblies I received seem to be just fine. They were a good fit on my trailer. Haven't completed the job yet to try the brakes out, but they look great. All my other parts were correct and very well packaged. I really appreciate the great customer service. These guys seem to really care.

by: Adolfo 02/21/2023 One Year Later

If you don't have one of these and have drum trailer brakes you need this.

by: Adam 07/12/2021

Nice tool to have but not worth getting if you get the never adjust brakes. The design stops you from using this.

Needless to say it’s a tool a still keep in the trailer just in case

by: Ed Schultz 09/08/2017

Brake drum assy, grease and adjuster tool were all excelent. Everything fit perfectly.
Very satisfied with the service. Also shippment came quickly. When parts are needed in the future I will definitly buy from etrailer.com again.

by: Stephen 07/08/2022

I have ordered multiple times from etrailer. Always fast shipping. Will continue to order parts and accessories as needed.

by: Robert 08/03/2025 One Year Later

Works well

by: KT 03/28/2017

Tool makes adjusting brakes easy!

Kt One Year Later

3/28/2018

a screwdriver works but this tool is much better than a screwdriver...makes adjustment quicker and easier

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