R-pod Owners Forum : Simple (hopefully) question about brake adjustment http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Simple (hopefully) question about brake adjustment Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:37:26 +0000 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:05:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15203 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Simple (hopefully) question about brake adjustment : Thx offgrid- what caused me to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147620#147620 Author: Ben Herman
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Posted: 06 Apr 2022 at 9:05am

Thx offgrid- what caused  me to go  down this path was that I noticed at the end of last season that one of the drums was quite a bit hotter than the other. Once I had the unit  jacked up, I didnt  really notice any difference in tightness, so opted to leave  well enough alone. I greased up using the zerk fittings, and will leave the brakes and bearing repack for next year to a mechanic (I dont want to get into pulling the hubs, etc myself).


]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:05:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147620#147620 Simple (hopefully) question about brake adjustment : Be aware that it's quite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147612#147612 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 06 Apr 2022 at 5:26am

Be aware that it's quite difficult to manually adjust self adjusting drum brakes. You have to get two tools in that little hole, one to pry back the tab that acts to make the star operate like a ratchet and one to pry the star around. And the star teeth are asymmetrical meaning that they like to pry in one direction which is tightening. If you wind up tightening too much you can't get the star to back off and the result is locked up brake drums that won't come off without a lot of force.

Why do you want to adjust the stars manually? Is there a brake that's too tight or not engaging? If not I'd suggest leaving them alone until you pull the wheels to inspect the shoes and repack the bearings. Then you can remove my corrosion from the adjustment system and get them set where you want them with the drums off. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:26:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147612#147612 Simple (hopefully) question about brake adjustment : Originally posted by JRThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147601#147601 Author: Ben Herman
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Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 5:47pm

Originally posted by JR

The reason for the two openings is that it make the back plate interchangeable right or left side, the star adjuster that you are looking for should be behind the opening in the rear this helps

Thx JR that does help. I'm pretty adept at most things Pod-related except for mechanical systems like brakes, axles, etc. I just didn't want to get down there and start poking around Confused
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Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 5:36pm

The reason for the two openings is that it make the back plate interchangeable right or left side, the star adjuster that you are looking for should be behind the opening in the rear this helps]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:36:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147600#147600 Simple (hopefully) question about brake adjustment : This is a question for you auto-mechanic... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15203&PID=147598#147598 Author: Ben Herman
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Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 5:22pm

This is a question for you auto-mechanic types. I'm getting ready to adjust the brakes on my 2017 179, I've watched all of the how-to videos from Lippert and am confused about something. All of the diagrams and YouTube vids show a single rectangular rubber plug on the back of the drum for access,  but mine have two. Before  I  get  under there on my back,  I thought I'd check and see if anyone knows how/why this differs from the standard single-access drums. Not sure if one is tighten and one is loosen, or if there is something else going on  here. I've Googled and cannot find any information. Appreciate any advice/clarification.
And thanks in advance!
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