How to Determine If Trailer Has Self-Adjusting or Manual-Adjust Brakes
Question:
How do i know if i have self adjusting brakes or manual?
asked by: Steven B
Helpful Expert Reply:
The only way to tell if you have self-adjusting brakes or manual-adjust brakes is to look at the brake assembly you have. If you see the cable as demonstrated in the accompanying photo, you have self-adjusting like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA.
If that cable is not there you have a manual-adjust assembly like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs # AKEBRK-6 and will need Brake Adjustment Spoon # W80630.
If you let me know the size of your drum, as well as the weight capacity of your axles I will be happy to recommend brakes for you. I have also added a link to our entire selection of brake assemblies for you to check out.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
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- Brake Adjuster Tool
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