I need to adjust the brakes on my 2015 13 Scamp. I noticed an access hole in the backing plate of the brake drum. Can you adjust the brakes through this access hole? Certain manuals indicate that you need to take the brake drum off and measure the diameter of the drum and adjust the brake according to the measurements. Sounds complicated. We are leaving for Cody, WY at the end of this month to meet the grandkids. Thanks. Deb and Wayne .
Sat, 06/16/2018 - 12:13
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adjusting the brakes on 2015 13 Scamp
If you look into that access hole you will see a little star wheel. Like a little gear. You can turn that star wheel using a screwdriver and using the edge of the hole as a fulcrum. Knowing which way the turn the star wheel can be tricky. On our 2015 13 Scamp turning the star wheel up tightens the brakes. That is, the tip of the screwdriver is inserted into the star then pull the handle of the screwdriver down which in turn will turn the star wheel up. Adjust the brakes by turning the star wheel until you can no longer turn the trailer wheel. Then turn the star wheel the other way just far enough so that the trailer wheel turns freely. Do the same on the other side. Please make sure the the trailer is supported securely before getting underneath.
Thanks for the information. I will give it a try. I will make sure that the Scamp is very secure before I crawl under it. Enjoy your Scamping.
I was able to adjust the brakes just as you indicated. Very easy task. Thanks again for the info. Enjoy your summer Scamping. Wayne