How To Back Off Self-Adjusting Brakes That Are Over-Adjusted
Question:
how do i back off self adjusting brakes
asked by: Richard C
Expert Reply:
The process is essentially the same as manual adjust brakes but is just a bit more challenging because self-adjusting brakes, like the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # AKEBRK-35L-SA, don't give you any room to work. You would need to lift the metal tab that locks the adjuster sprocket in place with a small screwdriver and turn the adjuster sprocket up if you are looking at from the back of the assembly or downwards if you're looking at it from the front with the hub removed with a brake spoon # W80630.
It's going to be a fight and take way longer if you go from the back of the assembly so I highly recommend removing the hubs and adjusting it from the front to save yourself the time and frustration.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adjuster
- Brake Adjuster Tool
- Performance Tool
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
more information >
Continue Researching
- Q&A: How to Adjust Self-Adjusting Trailer Brakes
- Video: Review of Timken Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps - Bearing And Race Kit - TMK92VR
- Video: etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Assembly Installation
- Shop: Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Shop: Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
- Shop: Firestone Air Tank - 3 Gallon - (3) 1/4 NPT Ports, (2) 1/8 NPT Ports
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Article: How to Adjust Your Trailer Brakes | The Ultimate Guide
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Search Results: trailer brakes
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit Installation
- Search Results: bearing buddy
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: How to Measure to Determine the Size Trailer Brakes Needed For Hydraulic Drum Replacement
- Q&A: How to Determine Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing Sizes
- Article: Trailer Tire Sizing
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: 25580
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Video: Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Installation
- Search Results: lug nut
- Q&A: What Gauge Wire Should be Used to Wire Trailer Brakes
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch