Brake adjusters
Posted by Joe from Peoria, IL, US on February 8, 2008
Can I use manual adjusters and automatic brake adjusters on the same axle?
NEVER manually adjust automatic brake adjusters. Manual adjustment will not only damage the adjuster, but will also disguise the root cause of a long stroke problem and preclude proper diagnosis and determination of the actual cause of the out of adjustment condition. The only exception would be to permit a driver or technician to manually adjust the brakes to remove the vehicle from the highway, or to enable taking the vehicle to a service facility for proper diagnosis and service.
