Airstream 2005 International Trailer Owner's Manual page 55

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER
7. When in doubt of the proper setting procedures review the above steps starting at LEVELING
THE SENSOR THROUGH FINE TUNING or consult a qualified service technician.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Brakes should be adjusted (1) after the first 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have
"seated", (2) at 3000-mile intervals, (3) or as use and performance requires. The brakes should be adjusted
in the following manner:
1. Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity
jack stands. Follow the recommendations for lifting
and supporting the unit as outlined in this manual.
Check that the wheel and drum rotates freely.
2. Remove the adjusting hole cover from the
adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing
plate.
3. With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool
rotate the star wheel of the adjuster assembly to
expand the brake shoes. (NOTE: With drop spindle
axles a modified adjusting tool with an 80 degrees
angle should be used. Sears Craftsman # 4736 or K-
D #295 is recommended.) Adjust the brake shoes
out until the pressure of the linings against the drum
makes the wheel very difficult to turn.
4. Then rotate the star wheel in the opposite
direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight
lining drag.
5. Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the
wheel to the ground.
6. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.
WARNING:
NEVER CRAWL UNDER YO UR TRAILER UNLESS IT IS RESTING ON
PROPERLY PLACED JACK STANDS.
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