Kohler — Electric Brake Adjustment
Adjustments · Trailer electric brakes
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 125REZGT, 30--125REZGT, 30REZG, 30REZGT, 50REZG, 70REZGT. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 125REZGT, Kohler 30REZG, Kohler 30REZGT, Kohler 50REZG, Kohler 70REZGT
Before you start
- Never use compressed air to clean brake components; some components may contain asbestos.
Procedure
- Raise the trailer with wheels off the ground and block safely with jack stands; remove the wheel.
- Remove the rubber plug from the backing plate slot.
- Insert an adjustment tool or large slotted screwdriver in the slot and rotate the star wheel to expand the shoe against the drum.
- Expand the shoe until the drum can't be turned by hand to center each shoe.
- Back off the adjustment in the other direction until the drum turns freely with slight resistance.
- Replace the rubber plug in the backing plate slot.
- Repeat procedure for remaining wheels.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Replace shoe lining if less than 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) thick
Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REZGT →, Kohler 30REZG →, Kohler 30REZGT →, Kohler 50REZG →, Kohler 70REZGT →
Source: Kohler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.