Keep in mind that if you have disc brakes (and you probably do) there is no adjustment, disc brakes are by design self adjusting. Drum brakes (what I have on the old 94 Load Rite) are adjustable. If you have a lack of braking action the things to check are fluid level and the mounting bolts for the calipers. The calipers must be able to float back and forth slightly and if the mounting bolts (which usually have an inner sleeve that can be lubed) are not lubed or getting sticky then they may not move enough to give full braking action. The other point is that if you have any air in the brake lines it will reduce your braking substantially. It is not hard to bleed the brakes if you go and buy a one man brake bleeder (I have one made by Lisle, it is a simple plastic cup with a lid and plastic lines attached). But if you had to bleed the brakes it is likely that there is a leak somewere which may be nothing more than a loose fitting that needs to be tightened. So in order of most likely faults, I'd look for leaks first and check the fluid level. If you find a leak then that has to be corrected (often can be done easily with a flare wrench so as to not strip the brake line fittings) and then the air needs to be bled out...
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