Are Electric Trailer Brakes Supposed to Make Humming or Buzzing Sound When Applied
Updated 04/10/2024 | Published 09/04/2021
Question:
Are all 4 breaks suppose to make a humming sound when engaged?
asked by: Jr
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Helpful Expert Reply:
They sure are. The buzzing or humming sound means that the magnets that grab the armature surface of the brake drum and actuate the brakes are active and are receiving power from the brake controller. The humming noise does not indicate a problem.
expert reply by:
Mike L
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
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- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
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- 15 Inch Wheel
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Larry V.
3/27/2024
My brakes do buzz but they just barely drag. If they are out of adjustment will they do that?