Initial Adjustment of New Self-Adjusting Electric Trailer Brakes

Updated 09/26/2017 | Published 09/25/2017

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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K

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Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes

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Question:

how much drag should there be at initial setup when installing these brakes ?

asked by: Harry

Expert Reply:

When installing new brake assemblies such as Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs Item # AKEBRK-35-SA there will likely be no drag at first. Even self-adjusting brakes like these will need 1 initial adjustment. I have linked a video demonstrating the initial adjustment on some similar brakes.

Basically the brakes will be adjusted properly when you can hear a slight but constant drag of the shoes on the drum when the wheel is turned. With self-adjusting brakes like these you will not have to adjust them again after that first time. For adjustments you can use adjustment spoon # W80630.

expert reply by: Michael H