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.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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