Adjusting Brakes

[Chris611]

I am in the process of installing new brake plate assemblies on my 2008 LoadMax 14k gooseneck. It has AL-KO axles. I bought AL-KO 2" x 12" replacement brake plate assemblies from Southwest Wheel for all 4 locations. Then install has went pretty well. When I look at the instructions online for the brake assembly, they say to tighten the shoes until the wheels don't rotate, then back them off until the tire will rotate 3/4 of a revolution. My question is what does that exactly mean? So if it give it a "Price is Right" wheel spin, does it stop at 3/4" rotation? Do I give it a gentle push and it should stop at 3/4 rotation?

Any help would be great.

Thanks
Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yes. I adjust till I can not rotate then back them off till just a slight drag so they wear in.

You must adjust to lock up first to center everything up in the drum.

Chris

 

[brain55]

I have found it is usually 5-10 clicks back from full tight. Chris is right, you need to tighten them all the way up first to center the shoes. The 3/4 turn thing is a bit subjective in my opinion. I try to keep similar drag on all the drums when I adjust them too.

Brian