Can Self-Adjusting Brakes Be Loosened During Install If Already Dragging on Brake Drum?

Question:

I installed the self adjusting brakes on my camper but I hear a brake shoe dragging. They tight putting them on so I was wondering if they need an initial adjustment to have them where they don’t have an initial drag.

asked by: Gregory M

Expert Reply:

It does sound like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA does need an initial adjustment. Typically this is not needed but there is a chance that it may have adjusted it self from bouncing around by the shipping service. There is a retainer which will need to be held out and allow you to loosen the brakes adjustment. This is more easily done when the drum is off the brake assembly.

expert reply by: Bud M