Brake adjustment

[Mikecorn]

The brakes on some of the wheels on my 2018 Jayflight 26rls will automatically adjust to the point where the wheel drags. I have adjusted the brakes several times to the point where then wheel turns freely but after a little while it will start to drag again. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening and what I need to do to correct the problem?

[JDug66]

I think a small amount of drag is normal from what I have heard on adjusting brakes manually, (turning the adjustment nut and spin the wheel until it grabs, then back off the nut sightly). As long as the wheel spins freely I think hearing a bit of drag sounds worse than actual physical dragging that may be taking place. If the shoes are abnormally/prematurely worn or the drag stops the spinning wheel then something sounds wrong.

[Mikecorn]

Originally Posted by JDug66

I think a small amount of drag is normal from what I have heard on adjusting brakes manually, (turning the adjustment nut and spin the wheel until it grabs, then back off the nut sightly). As long as the wheel spins freely I think hearing a bit of drag sounds worse than actual physical dragging that may be taking place. If the shoes are abnormally/prematurely worn or the drag stops the spinning wheel then something sounds wrong.

Thanks for responding. It seems to be occurring on the same wheel, the other three have little to no drag. It doesn't make noise, but there is a noticeable "pull" at lower speeds.

[jtw]

Slight drag on the wheel is fine, if you feel trailer pulling while braking I would pull wheels and drums off for an inspection.

[TxLoser]

Originally Posted by jtw

Slight drag on the wheel is fine, if you feel trailer pulling while braking I would pull wheels and drums off for an inspection.

I agree. My trailer pulls with no noticeable issues.

I chased this on mine. Even took it to a trailer shop. They checked it all and could’ve had me pay them for some work, however they said it was fine. I had one that seemed to not turn as freely as the others. They even checked to make sure the bearings weren’t too tight, but those were good too. Just old tech that’s imperfect.