Correction for Weak Trailer Brakes After Repacking

Updated 07/18/2020 | Published 07/16/2020

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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

Recently repacked wheel bearings. I can hear magnets hum, wheels stop spinning when of the ground but don’t stop trailer drive vehicle in idle and drive. Before repacking, controller set at 7 stopped trailer and vehicle easily at idle. What happened?

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

When pulling the hubs off of a trailer and repacking the bearings you will inevitably unseat your brake shoes. Using the Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes part # W80630 will allow you to make a slight adjustment to the brakes to tighten them up a little bit at a time until you see the desired result.

Another cause could ba a weak ground but that is unlikely the issue.

expert reply by: Randy B