How to Tighten Self Adjusting Brake Assemblies by Hand

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For first time set-up I need to move the brake pads out, so what do I do with the metal auto adjust arm, and which way do I turn the star wheel to expand the pads outward?

asked by: Brian R

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Hey Brian, if you grab the magnet and move it in the direction of the arm that it is attached to far enough it will click and it will adjust the star wheel tighter. This will be the easiest way to move the shoes out. Or you can install them and then slide the manual override lever of your brake controller over and over and it will grab the magnet and do this for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Brian

3/19/2025

Thanks James, great info. I would also like to know how to adjust these breaks when the drum and hub are installed, and there is no tow vehicle around. What to do with the auto adjuster tab and what way do I spin the wheel to move the brakes out. Thanks

Jameson C.

3/19/2025

@Brian The star wheel needs to turn counter clockwise if you were looking down on it. So you would need to push the wheel down if you were accessing it through the sight slots after removing the plugs.

Answer 1

Hi Calvin! All of the pre-greased hubs/drums, like the Terran Industries Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #TX68VJ, come with bearings made overseas and are all basically the same quality. At least that I…

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Answer 2

The Self-adjusting Brake Assemblies like #AKEBRK-8 still have a manual adjuster to allow you to relieve that brake shoe pressure. You simply remove the plug on the back of the assembly and adjust the manual dial using a small screwdriver or brake…

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Answer 3

Hey Larry, either way is going to work fine so whichever is easier for you will be fine. If it was me though I would ground the magnets to the frame near the axle just because that's simpler and requires less wire. It means less wire ran on the…

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Answer 4

The AL-KO brakes can have a few different mounting patterns, so I recommend measuring to double check. I included a picture of how the Dexter #23-458-459 will measure to compare as well. Odds are these are correct, but it never hurts to double check.…

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Answer 5

Hey Ricky, yes the Dexter Nev-R Adjust assemblies part #23-458-459 that you referenced will fit a 5.2k 12 inch drum like you have. The 6k and 5.2k axles use the same size drums. Are you by chance wanting better braking strength?

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Answer 6

Hey Steve! Do you know your axle size? It should be on the axle tag. It looks like your trailer uses 10" x 2-1/4" brakes but you need to verify that to be sure. Assuming that is correct, the TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes #TRU36FR will…

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Answer 7

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 8

Thank you for clarifying. Sorry if I missed that part on your initial question. With Self adjusting brakes it will work a bit differently. You will not need to mess with an adjustment screw. You will install the brakes and hubs like normal. Self…

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Answer 9

It sure is Chris and thanks for the information! The Lippert Brake Drum and Hub Kit item #LC72DX is designed for 3,500 lbs axles and has a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut pattern. This hub is sold individually. It comes ready to be installed with pregreased…

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Answer 10

Hey Gerald, this is a great question but basically the Lippert 4,400 lb axle just uses the same bearings as the 3,500 lb axles. The bearings themselves aren't actually rated for weight and instead we just organize them based on what axle…

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Answer 11

Hello Mark, thanks for the picture. What you have there is a Lippert 3,500 lb axle and yes, the TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes #TRU36FR are exactly correct for your 2019 Cherokee Grey Wolf 26dbh. The 3,500 lb axles all use the same standard 10"…

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Answer 12

For a Lippert 4,400 lb trailer axle the correct bearing kit is the part #BK2-100 which includes inner bearing #L68149, inner race #L68111, outer bearing #L44649, outer race #L44610, grease seal #58846, a cotter pin and a tang washer.

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