Brake Adjustment--which way?

[aatauses]

Hi everyone,
We have a 2010 BH and had new brakes and drums installed. I think one is a little tight (too many miles to return to vendor) so I want to "back it off a little'---If I want to back it off which way do I push the 'star' with a brake tool? toward the front of the rv or towards the rear?
thanks
al

 

[cookie]

Spin the wheel while turning the adjusting star. If it the wheel stops, turn the adjusting star the other way.

Peace
Dave

 

[Apropdoc]

Don't let the wheel 'free-wheel', you want a slight amount of drag, just enough to barely hear the pads touching the drums. Be sure to adjust ALL brakes the same, at the same time.

 

[Gary521]

Toward the front or back are different on each side of the trailer. I think that turning the wheel from the bottom to the top "tightens" the brake.

 

[dbbls59]

Simple way to remember is "down and out". Pulling down on the adjuster tool moves the shoes out, making them tighter. Works on both sides of the trailer. Good luck.

 

[aatauses]

thanks everyoneal