Initial Adjustment Of Self-Adjusting Electric Brakes On Trailer
Question:
DO YOU HAVE TO BACKUP AND PUT ON THE BRAKES TO AJUST
asked by: JOHNNY F
Expert Reply:
To initially adjust the brakes, you will need to raise the trailer and secure it on adequate capacity jack stands. Check that the wheel and drum rotate freely. Do not lift or support trailer on any part of the axle or the suspension system. Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate. With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool like part # W80630, rotate the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake shoes. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn. Then rotate the starwheel in the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag. Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the wheel to the ground. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.
The Electric Trailer Brake Assembly, part # AKEBRK-35R-SA is a self-adjusting brake assembly so you do not need to backup to adjust the brakes after the initial adjustment since they are constantly adjusting themselves to make sure you get the right braking performance. The # AKEBRK-35R-SA is for the right hand(passenger side) of the trailer.
For the left hand(driver side) you will need part # AKEBRK-35L-SA.
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
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- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
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- Trailer Brakes
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- 3500 lbs
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- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
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George F.
6/10/2020
I have a jayco toyhauler model 222 with self adjusting electric brakes. trailer has twin 4400 lb lipport axles, the gvw is 8000 lbs. I assume that I will need an electric brake kit rated at 4400 lb to match the axle rating, but some sites say only need the 3500 lb elec brake kit for the 4400 lb axle.....why?