When Do Self Adjusting Trailer Brakes Adjust

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Do the self adjust when backing like a motor vehicle or when going forward?

asked by: Gary W

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Self-adjusting trailer brakes such as Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA or Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-468-469 adjust automatically when you are travelling forward.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Actually, it is recommended to make the very first brake adjustment manually on self-adjusting trailer brakes such as #AKEBRK-35-SA. This is so the brakes are ready to go without having to wait for them to adjust out while you drive (forward or…

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Answer 2

Hi Jim! As long as your 2026 Alliance Valor 37V11 has the Lippert Rhino box currently, the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert Rhino - 25K GTW - 3.25K TW #BW23RV will indeed fit. If you have a different pin box, just let me know and I…

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Answer 3

Hello Jeff, Sounds like you’ve got a big camper (about 4,000 lbs) on your 2024 F-350 dually, and when it’s loaded, the truck feels bouncy and sways a bit. That’s pretty common with heavy campers, especially if the suspension is still stock.…

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Hey Kevin! Yes, the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #BW55RV will fit the 2026 Brinkley Model Z 2680. The Curt Helux only fits a Lippert Rhino bolt pattern so that makes it easy to identify. The B&W is designed for the Rhino as well so it…

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Answer 5

I currently have four different self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes. You can choose from the following: -Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ (3,500 Axles) -etrailer Electric Trailer…

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting #AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced are an exact replacement for the AxleTek assemblies you have now that have Axletek-10-GG stamped on them. If you check out the attached picture you can see the…

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Answer 8

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

Hey Eli! The first thing you want to do is make sure you have brake flanges on those axles. You also need to take a look at the axle tags and find the axle capacity. More than likely they're 3,500 lb axles so I'll answer based on that. If you…

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Answer 11

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you some…

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