Self adjusting brakes?

[Mrhavasu]

Was reading that some of these have self adjusting brakes. Without taking the drums off, is there a way to tell what we have?
Thanks.

[TucsonJim]

2017 models are supposed to have self adjusting brakes. You can pull the adjustment plug from the backing plate and see if there is an adjusting arm with a flashlight.

JIm

[Mrhavasu]

2017 models are supposed to have self adjusting brakes. You can pull the adjustment plug from the backing plate and see if there is an adjusting arm with a flashlight.

JIm

So are you saying that I will not see a adjusting wheel after I pull the plug if the brakes are self adjusting? I have a late build 2016. Thanks.

[kendive]

So are you saying that I will not see a adjusting wheel after I pull the plug if the brakes are self adjusting? I have a late build 2016. Thanks.

This should give you an idea how they look inside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI8LA5t3mTI

[Benny&Vickie]

I have a 2017 303rls purchased 07/21/16 and it does not have self adjusting brakes. had all four wheels off to replace seals and grease bearings. Had two seals leaking but no self adjusting brakes

[Cate&Rob]

So are you saying that I will not see a adjusting wheel after I pull the plug if the brakes are self adjusting? I have a late build 2016. Thanks.

With self adjusting brakes, you will still have the adjusting wheel and can still adjust them manually if you need to.

Rob

[TucsonJim]

So are you saying that I will not see a adjusting wheel after I pull the plug if the brakes are self adjusting? I have a late build 2016. Thanks.

If you see the silver colored arm that I've highlighted in the picture below, they are self adjusting. if there is no arm, they are manual adjusting. Both versions will have the adjustment wheel. Without the silver bar, you'll need to jack each wheel up and adjust the brake tension every 3000 miles or when ever the braking becomes inadequate. In addition to the picture, I'm also adding a YouTube link on how to adjust the brakes. Also note that the first time you install self adjusting brakes, they will need to be manually adjusted also.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih1pLKHELIs&t=160s

Jim

[CMJ2800BH]

I don't think you can tell for sure without taking the drum off. I have taken the drum off my 17 Momentum, built in October of 16, and they are. Had to take the drum off because I lost a wheel and tire while going down the road, all lugs sheared off. When I pulled the drum I found one brake shoe worn out and metal on metal. Not sure if it was a self adjusting problem or just a shoe got stuck problem, but there was certainly a problem. All the other three brakes look great (except for one leaky seal, apparently they haven't fixed that problem yet). So I am not real sure that I am a fan of the self adjustment yet.

[JCR GD]

... Both versions will have the adjustment arm. ...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih1pLKHELIs&t=160s

Jim

I think you meant to say "Both versions will have the adjustment WHEEL" ??

[TucsonJim]

I think you meant to say "Both versions will have the adjustment WHEEL" ??

Thanks, I did. I just edited the post to say that. Thanks much.

Jim