Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 at 20:09
From Tekonsha Site:
Appendix A: Trailer Brake Adjustment**
Brakes should be adjusted after the first 200
miles
of operation when the brake shoes and drums have
“seated” and at 3000 mile intervals, or as use and
performance requires. The brakes should be adjusted
in the following manner:
1. Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity
jack stands. Follow trailer manufacturers recommendations
for lifting and supporting the unit.
Check that the wheel and drum rotate freely.
WARNING Do not lift or support trailer on
any part of the axle or the
suspension system.
2. Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting
slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate.
3. With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool,
rotate the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to
expand the brake shoes. Adjust the brake shoes
out until the pressure of the linings against the
drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn.
Note:With drop spindle axles, a modified adjusting
tool with about an 80 degree angle should be used.
4. Then rotate the starwheel in the opposite
direction until the wheel turns freely with
a slight lining drag.
5. Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower
the wheel to the ground.
6. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.
WARNING Never crawl under your trailer
unless it is resting on properly placed
jack stands.
Follow the trailer manufacturers recommendations
for lifting and supporting the unit. Do not lift or
place supports on any part of the
suspension system.
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