Re: Trailer Brake Gurus out here?

Posted by kk1744 on February 13, 2005 at 10:10:46 from (64.61.211.171):

In Reply to: Trailer Brake Gurus out here? posted by L.C.Grey on February 13, 2005 at 08:17:29:

First--separate the truck from the trailer---to determine where problem lies

Second--take a 12 volt battery--hook ground post to good clean spot on trailer and using a jumper wire..activate the brake post on your plug..

you should hear brakes on trailer activate--another check to perform is jack up one axle of trailer and when activating brake connection..have someone try to turn wheel..should turn only a few inches and then lock

If it does...then problem is/should be in truck

Check grounding wire on truck--make sure it goes from frame to plug and someone is not trying to ground via truck connections...

Your green lite indicates that the controller is working but it may not be rated good enough for your trailer brake size and number of axles...Most sold now are good for at least 4 brakes...older ones sometimes were not..

You also can check the controller and brake circuit by using a test lite at rear nad having someone step on brakes

Like others have said--GROUND is a big problem, but when using unknowns (new trailer and used controller) your problem could lie almost anywhere

We do nothing but trailers and find all sorts of problems..and have learned take nothing for granted--check each portion of brake system out to identify culprit---

e-mail me if I can help

Follow Ups:

• Re: Trailer Brake Gurus out here? Leroy 14:18:10 02/13/05 (0)

Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]