How to Convert to Self Adjusting Trailer Brake Assemblies for a Trailer

Updated 09/12/2017 | Published 09/11/2017

Question:

Hi Are there conversion kits to change an electric brake system from manual adjustment of the brake shoes clearance to self adjusting brakes that will do it automatically. Thanks

asked by: Stephen S

Helpful Expert Reply:

You would just need to replace your brake assemblies with ones that are rated the same and are the same size, but are self-adjusting instead of manual adjusting. It's a very easy transition to make.

For example if you had the very popular size of 12 inch brake assemblies like what are found on 5.2 to 7k axles you'd want the part # AKEBRK-7-SA which are self adjusting.

If you need a different size I attached a link to a page that has all of the self adjusting assemblies we carry.

expert reply by: Jameson C