jsymmes Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I am considering changing from manual adjustable brakes to self adjusting brakes. Has anyone installed the "Nev-R-Adjust" brakes? If so, who sells the best quality kits and were you pleased with the way they performed? On our long trips, 7,000+ miles our manual brakes need adjusting. Joe & Jewel Symmes 2013 Arctic Fox 25W 2007 Silverado CC Amateur Radio since 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Our travel trailer came with self adjusting brakes and so far they have worked well for 4 years of service. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I hate say the ones on my 5th wheel dont work. I just adjusted mine a few days ago and on the 3 axles 5 out of the 6 were out of adjustment and not by a little, it took quite a few clicks to get them adjusted. "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsymmes Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks for the comments so far. I have been told to make sure when I buy the self adjusting brakes that they are manufactured by Dexter. Joe & Jewel Symmes 2013 Arctic Fox 25W 2007 Silverado CC Amateur Radio since 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTexRex Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 My rig came with the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust brakes. At the end of the first year, when I did the wheel bearings, I noticed that two of the brakes were out of adjustment--one was too loose and the other too tight. I adjusted them...this year when I did the bearings all the brakes were just right. I wonder how good they really are--time will tell. Rex & Karen Libre y pobre en La Casa Rodante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttruck Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I replaced the manual adjust brakes on my Dexter axle with self-adjusting from Dexter. LOVE THEM!!! Well worth a few extra bucks. Jim & Vickie'07 F150'10 Chalet XL1935Chimacum, Wa Evergreen Coho SKP Park Website: http://www.evergreencohoskprvpark.com/ Evergreen Coho SKP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evergreen-Coho-SKP-RV-Park/563601217103332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmon Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 We had Dexter self adjusters on our first fiver & didn't feel that they worked eithee for adjustment or stopping. Swapped em out for the Dexter elec/hydraulic discs & was the best thing we ever did. Used a P3 controller & could stop on a dime. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Would also highly recommend a disc conversion. Not cheap but WELL worth it. They are, of course, self adjusting and its much easier to check and/or replace the friction pads. I did my two axle pad replacement in about an hour and a half. They also greatly increase the stopping power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57becky Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 If you do elect going with the self adjusting brakes, just get the entire backing plate/brake assemblies. Be sure that you get the lefts and rights, and get them installed on the proper ends of the axle. It would also be an excellent idea to get the drums turned, both the brake surface and the magnet armature surface. We are over four years on our rig, and the self adjusting feature works great. Of course, if we finally do go with the Mor Ryde IS, we will definitely go with the disk conversion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsymmes Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Is it hard to find someone to resurface the brake magnet surface on the inside of the drum? Joe & Jewel Symmes 2013 Arctic Fox 25W 2007 Silverado CC Amateur Radio since 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakbob Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I got em , but know nuttin about them . In an auto you back up and hit the brakes while going backwards several times to adjust ! Are my TT brakes the same ? I would hate to find and read the manual ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTexRex Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I got em , but know nuttin about them . In an auto you back up and hit the brakes while going backwards several times to adjust ! Are my TT brakes the same ? I would hate to find and read the manual ! Don't backup to adjust the brakes. They adjust from normal usage. Rex & Karen Libre y pobre en La Casa Rodante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafitte Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I hated my self adjusters on my 2016 Jayco 5er. Replaced all with manual adjusters. The auto adjuster locked up 1 wheel on any stop. When i tried to loosen it it became stuck. Went to trailer supply and bought 4 new brake plates and installed.I can adjust them manually every 4-5000 miles or whenever they need. I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake----which I also keep handy. 2012 Ram 2500 Cummins 6.7L CCLWB 2019 Airstream 25FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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