AL-KO Electric Braking System

G'day Graeme

There's no reason why not. They are a simple arrangement and the servicing is minimal, merely cleaning and adjusting. Could be done by even a moderately capable home mechanic, so would be a piece of cake for a tradesman.

I assume we are talking about the actual brakes and not the controller.

Thanks, I just wasn't sure as they told us we had to go to one of their agents!

Yes I just fitted electric brakes to my camper trailer when I found out the 500Kg tare was a fairy tale and it actually weighed 750Kg plus.
There is really only one adjustment which is a little star wheel that is turned from the outside.
The only catch is that the ALKO 10inch is an integral brake drum and hub, so it is good practice to repack the wheel bearings while the drum/hub is off and the mechanic has to know how to adjust wheel bearings which every mechanic in the world should know.
Regards Philip A

HI
The brakes can be serviced by any competent mechanic .
The bare minimum
remove drum
wash linnings with clean water to remove excessive dust
deglaze with emery tape both linnings and drum surface

For the most fussy people the linnings can be removed
anti seize on the adjuster and a spot of lithium grease on the linning rubbing surface where the linning conacts the backing plate . Inspect this syrface for wear and tare

regrease bearings optional at least every 2 years
Donot use a multipurpose grease "suitable for bearings "
Some muti greases are sh...t
Use either a Castrol HTB [prefered] , grease or APXT
A marine grease for lots of water crossings if needed

swampfox

From my experience with electric brakes, adjust them up then back them off 3 turns or they will 'drag' and overheat. Seems the swinging electro magnet needs plenty of room to swing back and release the brake. Would like to hear comments on this subject.
Pedro