Hubs and drums that can be turned (machined) will have a specification on how much they can be turned cast into the metal of the drum somewhere. Otherwise it is at the brake shop's discretion. Drums do not have to be turned unless there is some…
It is not necessary to have the hubs turned on your fifth-wheel trailer brakes unless there is a problem that would require turning. If the surface of the hub looks to be in good shape with no grooves or discoloration from overheating then I would…
Because the face of the magnet rides against the armature (inside) surface of the brake drum, any grooves that had previously been worn into the armature surface will cause the magnet to wear unevenly. For optimal braking performance, you want…
If the surface on the inside of the drum where the shoe pads make contact isn't smooth then a brake shop may be able to turn the drums. If that surface or the surface where the magnet makes contact (called the armature surface) is discolored then…
Hey Casey, the highest tongue weight rated hitch we carry for your 2021 Toyota Camry is the Draw Tite part #36643 which has a tongue weight rating of 350 lbs. Then for trailer wiring the best option is the Tekonsha part #118763 which installs easily…
The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…
You should be turning the star wheel up to tighten your brakes and turning it down to loosen the brakes. Since you are doing the opposite, it could mean the brakes are improperly mounted and I recommend taking a look at your brake assemblies to see…
Grease caps just pop out and in. The best way to get them out is to pry them with a flat head screw driver or tap them from side to side with a hammer. To install new ones, you simply gently hammer them in. Normally I use a short piece of 2x4, to…
The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…
The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…
As long as you have at least 2-1/2" between your axles and the frame of your trailer when it is unloaded you should be good to go. Altogether your leaf springs should only be deflecting about 1-1/2" when carrying a load. If you wanted to…
