Initial Adjustment of Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Drum Brakes

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I recently purchased the Dexter 10inch self adjusting brakes. The question I have is for initial adjustement I can either manually set the brakes so they just drag then let them adjust themselves or set them up manually. DO they adjust moving forward or going in reverse similar to the older self adjusting brakes on my car? does the adjustment wheel turn down to adjust or up? Thanks in advance

asked by: Brian H

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Dexter 10-Inch Nev-R-Adjust electric drum brakes # 23-468 and # 23-469 have a star wheel for initial adjustment, just like regular brakes do, but with these self-adjusting brakes you'll mount them and install your wheel/tire and then rotate the tire so that the internal mechanism can sense the pad tension and self-adjust accordingly. You do not want to set the tension high beforehand as the brake will not be able to release that tension. Please refer to the linked video that explains the initial adjustment process.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

It sounds like you are needing to replace the hub and drum assemblies on your trailer. The B12E-22 number you mentioned in your question does indeed correspond to an electric brake assembly, specifically the etrailer.com #AKEBRK-6R for the Right Hand…

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Answer 2

The magnet should only make contact with the inside of the brake drum when power is applied to the magnet. If it is making contact with the drum all the time, you may have residual power running on the brake wire that is just enough to cause the…

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Answer 3

Hey Tony, The brake magnet #AKBRKR-M12 is placed on a metal arm with a spring on the back side of the magnet to push the magnet up away from anything and a clip to prevent it from popping off the arm. When the brake is energized by the brake…

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I have included a link to a video on adjusting self-adjusting brakes. Basically there is a device on the adjustment wheel on these brakes that prevents the shoes from adjusting back inward. You have to sort of move that out of the way to be able to…

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Answer 5

It sounds like there's an issue with the wiring on the right hand side of your trailer. The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit item #23-468-469 should be equal adjusted at this point. I recommend checking all the wires and especially…

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Answer 6

The difference really comes down to brand recognition, price, and warranty, but apart from that they are very similar. Dexter is a leading brand and people know they are getting quality, hence the higher price. They Dexter also do have a 5-year…

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The humming sound you hear from your trailer's electric drum brakes is a good sign. It means that the brakes' magnets are being energized by the output from the trailer brake controller in the vehicle. The issue with the brakes not applying…

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Generally speaking, there is no need to apply a gasket maker on the outside of a grease seal prior to installing it in the hub. This is not really common practice nor have I ever seen any issues not doing so. That said, I am aware there are certain…

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Hi Wayne; you can replace the adjuster screw. We have the Replacement Brake Adjuster Screw #048-023-00 (passenger side) and #048-022-00 (driver's side). Both are designed to work with 10" or 12" Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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