Do Nev-R-Adjust Brakes and Self-Adjusting Brakes Work the Same Way

Updated 05/31/2025 | Published 02/18/2016

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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs

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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs

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Question:

What is the difference of a self adjusting brake and a nev-r adjust brake? Do you still do the initial adjusting the same?

asked by: Marvin B

Expert Reply:

Nev-R-Adjust is Dexter's specific trade name for self-adjusting brakes like # 23-458 and # AKEBRK-7L-SA. Self-adjust and Nev-R-Adjust are the same type of brakes. After their initial adjustment both will automatically maintain correct braking pressure. With self-adjusting brakes, the brake shoes are always properly aligned, so there's no need to manually adjust the brakes after the initial adjustment. As a result, you get optimum performance without having to take the time to continually perform this type of maintenance

expert reply by: Adam R

Eric S.

5/29/2025

I installed the Nev R Adjust brake assemblies. I get some braking at gain 10, but not what I think there should be. You mention "initial adjustment" in the answer above. Is there instructions on how to do the initial adjustment? thanks -Eric

Jon G.

5/29/2025

@EricS Kind of. You'll need to use a brake adjustment tool like the Brake Adjustment Spoon # W80630 and then adjust the brakes until there is a slight drag when you spin the tire/wheel. If you check out the attached video you'll see Jeff go over how exactly to reach the adjustment wheel on the brake assembly.

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Eric S.

5/31/2025

@JonG Thank you. A step that was not immediately apparent to me was having to simultaneously lift up a stainless steel piece of metal to get access to the star on the adjuster shaft with the tool. That is, with one screwdriver I held this piece of metal up and then with the brake adjustment tool rotate it.

Jon G.

5/31/2025

@EricS Thanks for sharing your experience! That always helps us and future readers better know how the installation process looks!