Trailer brakes locking up
11Snowbird
Reg. Apr 2010
Posted 2010-11-08 5:24 PM (#126825)
Subject: Trailer brakes locking up


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Location: Naples FL		I have just replaced a complete axle assembly including electric brakes but the brakes lock up and will not release unless the wheel is reversed, the other axle brakes work fine does anyone know why this could happen?
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retento
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Posted 2010-11-08 5:29 PM (#126826 - in reply to #126825)
Subject: RE: Trailer brakes locking up


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Sounds like you got either two right hand or two left hand backing plates and shoes.... The side that is locking up is probably wrong.

 



Edited by retento 2010-11-08 5:29 PM
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11Snowbird
Reg. Apr 2010
Posted 2010-11-08 7:12 PM (#126831 - in reply to #126826)
Subject: RE: Trailer brakes locking up


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Location: Naples FL		Thanks, could the axle have been put on the wrong way round?
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Tresvolte
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Posted 2010-11-09 9:28 AM (#126856 - in reply to #126825)
Subject: RE: Trailer brakes locking up




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Location: Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain...		Spring axles, possibly. Torsion axles, I doubt it. Is it happening on both sides, or just one?
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PaulChristenson
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Posted 2010-11-10 3:07 AM (#126885 - in reply to #126825)
Subject: RE: Trailer brakes locking up


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Originally written by 11Snowbird on 2010-11-08 6:24 PM

I have just replaced a complete axle assembly including electric brakes but the brakes lock up and will not release unless the wheel is reversed, the other axle brakes work fine does anyone know why this could happen?
You did put the identified LH brake on the driver's side and the RH brake on the passenger side?...The magnet unit is on the bottom of both plates, correct? You have properly adjusted the brakes? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeD6KKibdmw

Edited by PaulChristenson 2010-11-10 3:09 AM
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