Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Adjusters and Springs that Break on Right Side of Trailer
Question:
the spring and adjuster keep breaking on right side on both wheels
asked by: Stan A
Helpful Expert Reply:
I spoke with a couple of the other experts and installer here and the only thing we can come up with is that maybe you have left hand brake assemblies installed on the right side of your trailer and that is why you are experiencing the issues with the adjusters and springs.
The actuating arm (the arm that holds the brake magnet), should be in front of your spindle. Another way to look at it is that if the arm was the end of an arrow it should point to the front of your trailer. Check out the picture I attached for more clarification.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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