2015 t@b CS-S brakes

Brooky
Brooky Member Posts: 33
in Trailer & Towing
Are the brakes on a 2015 t@b CS-S  self adjusting ?

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited February 2017
    Don't think so - At least I've had the impression that my 2015 will need adjustment at some point. In fact I was thinking that mine need a little adjustment now.
  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,687
    Nope. If I recall correctly, the adjusting procedure is covered in the AL-KO axle manual that should have come with your T@B.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Manuals - Who keeps manuals? ... Actually I do but they're buryed too deep to get at :-(
  • wizard1880
    wizard1880 Member Posts: 442
    Anyone whose maintained a classic VW beetle will be able to adjust the T@B's electric brakes, no problem ;)

    The gist of it is, rotate the star adjusters on the back of the brake drum inward, while rotating the wheel (it must be raised up), until the friction begins to stop the rotation.  Then, adjust it back until you hear a slight scraping noise that doesn't slow the wheel down.  Done!

    Of course you should follow their procedure to find out the direction of rotation of these stars, etc.  But you'll spend more time jacking up each wheel than actually performing the adjustment.
    T@@bulous
    2014 T@B CS Maxx
    TV: 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 V6 TDI (diesel)
    Martha Lake, WA
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    You lost me at "star adjusters" - Sure there's a YouTube VW video somewhere though.
  • Vikings
    Vikings Member Posts: 147
    Manual on line...go to page 14.  http://www.al-ko.us/download/ALKO_Owner_Man._2-7K__05_2014.pdf

    Kim & Mary Kay,  2016 CS-S,  Spokane, WA


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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Thanks - No tools on road so will have the pros do it. Was just being a smart alec :-)
  • wizard1880
    wizard1880 Member Posts: 442
    edited February 2017
    All ya need is a flat head screwdriver, and a way to lift up the tire.  Hehe, If you don't have one we um, ehem, need to have a discussion on what tools to carry =)
    T@@bulous
    2014 T@B CS Maxx
    TV: 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 V6 TDI (diesel)
    Martha Lake, WA
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    :-)
  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,687
    Speaking of manuals, the new one for the 2017 T@B clearly states that the camper is not intended for full-time occupancy.

    Sorry PXL, you need to pack it up right now. It just can't be done. Says so right there in the instructions...
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited February 2017
    See, that's why I never pay attention to manuals.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    edited February 2017
    IMHO, Whoever wrote the manual probably never lived in it part-time, much less full-time. You go PXL! =) By the way, I have a spare flat head screwdriver if 'ya need one! ;) Oh, and by the way, I'll even put a bend in it for 'ya to help with the adjustment! B)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    I just repacked the bearings on our 2015, but the brakes did not need adjustment.  I highly recommend jacking up the T@B using the stabilizer method and checking the wheel for play and while you're at it, you can rotate and see if the brakes are just slightly scraping as it rotates.
    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



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