Getting your stearns brake adjustment just right
Getting a solid stearns brake adjustment done doesn't have to be a headache, but you definitely want to get it right the first time so your machinery doesn't start acting up. If you've noticed your motor is struggling to start, or maybe it's making a weird humming sound when it should be spinning freely, there's a good chance your brake gap has wandered out of spec. It's just part of the deal when you're running spring-set brakes; friction discs wear down, gaps get wider, and eventually, the solenoid can't pull hard enough to release the pressure. ...