Do RVs Motor Homes have Self-Adjusting Brakes
Question:
Are Rv brakes self adjusting
asked by: Jack M
Expert Reply:
If by RV you mean a motor home and not a trailer then it can have self-adjusting brakes but every vehicle I had with drum brakes were manual adjust. And of course disc brakes are self-adjusting by design so if it has disc brakes then for sure yes.
If you are talking about a travel trailer or 5th wheel trailer then it could have self-adjusting drum brakes. Even if the trailer does not have self-adjusting brakes you can install some if you wanted to.
I have included a picture showing a regular electric brake and a self-adjusting electric brake to show the difference.
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
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- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
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- 5200 - 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
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