Adjusting Dexter Electric Brake Kit
Question:
Electric brakes not working completely so I replaced old brakes backing plate drums magnet with dexter complete brake kit I hear the magnets working. Brakes are adjusted at star on braking plate and at brake controller. Brakes do not grab even with emergency brake slide bar on controller. I have two towing car and pickup both tow ready from factory, out come the same on both. I had trailer since new 2008 wells cargo, used trailer with one of vehicles with no problem 5 months ago.
asked by: Bobby S
Expert Reply:
If you can hear the magnet working then the issue is most likely in the brake adjustment/installation. Please verify that installation is correct then make adjustments. For self adjusting brakes such as Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit, # 23-468-469, this initial adjustment, see the linked installation video below, can sometimes be challenging. After you get that initial set-up accomplished, you can drive the trailer in an empty parking lot and apply the brake a number of times to get the proper final setting.
For manually adjusting brakes you need the Brake Adjustment Spoon # W80630.
Please note the linked article that is hopefully of value to you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adjuster
- Brake Adjuster Tool
- Performance Tool
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7-Way Molded Connector w/ 15' Cable - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Bargman
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