Can Trailer Brake Assembly Magnets be Grounded to Trailer Frame

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I wired up the trailer brakes correct but still not working I tested each one and the magnet works and Im using the ground from the 7 way connector should I use the trailer for the ground Thanks

asked by: John K

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You should be able to ground the brake magnets to the frame of the trailer and have them work fine. Or you can try running a jumper wire back from the ground wire of the magnet back to the main ground of the trailer frame.

If you are getting 12 volts into the magnets but they aren't working the problem is that the ground wire isn't properly grounding.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You'll need to do a full troubleshoot. With the trailer unplugged, use a voltmeter on the brake pin on the trailer connector while the manual brake switch is actuated. If you have a time delayed controller, you should also get voltage on that pin…

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Answer 2

Assuming that when you tested the resistance of the brakes you were testing the two wires on each magnet and getting 2.0 and 2.8 ohms the magnets on your trailer are not working correctly and will need to be replaced. For 7" brakes you should…

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Answer 3

The KB10E-06 #AKBRKR-M10 and the KB12E-06 #AKBRKR-M12 are similar magnet designs but they are intended for different applications/sizes of brake assemblies. The #AKBRKR-M12 is for 12 inch assemblies and the #AKBRKR-M10 is for 10. The temptation is to…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

I do know the answer, though you will not be able to secure a single bike with the arms folded down of the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #TH934XTR. The arms do need to be in the upright position to secure any bike, and that's…

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Answer 7

I hear you on the frustratingly slow electric jacks Eric. The quickest one we have is the Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack item #UF38-944040. With a 1,000 lbs tongue weight, this jack extends 6" in 10 seconds and retracts 6" in 8.6 seconds.…

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Answer 8

What you were told was only partially correct. If you wanted to replace the entire brake assembly but you had welded on brakes then you could not replace the assemblies. However, you can replace the worn brake parts. There should be a number on the…

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Answer 9

Based on the images with the measurements you sent the Brake Shoe/Lining #bp04-065, Brake Spring Set #K71-362-00, and Magnet Kit #AKBRKR-M10 are the correct replacement parts for the brakes on your 1998 Nash 20N. We do have the Brake Mounting Flange…

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Answer 10

Hey Rick, thanks for reaching out. The #BK2-100 bearing kit is correct for your 3,500 lb axle with #84 spindle. Spindle sleeves are not included but we do have them available separately as part #BB60010 (1 pair). For that you'd need a 1-1/2"…

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Answer 11

Hey Greg, There unfortunately there isn't a guide to tell us the bearing and grease seal combination for your hub so you'll have to remove it and check the bearings/seal for their part numbers or use a digital caliper #PTW80157 to measure the…

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Answer 12

We do have a solution for replacing your obsolete Dexter trailer axle but it isn't your standard trailer axle as none of ours matches that description. If you want to stick with a standard axle you need to contact a trusted trailer shop to have…

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