Nick1987k Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hey guys I wana adjust an tighten the brakes on my trailer ! Any ideas or tips or should I give to boat mechanic ! Nick Barcrusher 610î‡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 What kind of brakes are they - mechanical or hydraulic? Dave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1987k Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Pretty sure mechanical ! Got a cable for the brake line ! Works on movement forward an backwards ! It's too lose once boat is of car an I pull the arm to tighten brakes an it's on it's last settin an trailer still creeps forward ! Nick Barcrusher 610î‡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi Nick, I have also got mechanical brakes and there is usually an adjuster at the town at end that you can use to tighten the cables. Cable generally stretches over time so it is normal that this has happened. If you do not have an adjuster then you will need to shorting the cable at the brake caliper end. Hope this helps, if it doesn't make sense send me some pics. Dave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1987k Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Is the adjuster like a rectangle with cable one end an nut on both end ! How do u adjust it do u have to release brakes ! There s like a circle nut adjuster on a threaded bolt ! Nick Barcrusher 610î‡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Nick Here you go - Trailer brake adjustment C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_brett Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) if all else fails there is also an adjuster underneath at the calipers see picture below. I usualy keep mine at tight enough so that when I use the handbrake it will only come up 3-4 clicks (5 if I realy strain on it). its the one in the middle that goes through the arm your cable is attached to. keep check of your brake pads though they wear out pretty quick if you get surface rust on your discs. Edited June 3, 2012 by oz_brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1987k Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hahahaha geeze that was ezy thanks guys all done ! Nick Barcrusher 610î‡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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