Left-Side Trailer Brakes Lock Up When Slowing Down Using New Electric Brake Controller

Updated 07/08/2014 | Published 07/05/2014

Question:

I have a 2014 HandH 7x12 tandem axle enclosed trailer that I use for hauling a motorcycle. I recently had a brake controller installed on my 2004 Ram 2500. While taking it out the first time, the driver side trailer brakes are locking up just before I come to a complete stop. The driver side also locks up when going at slow speeds and tapping the brakes, such as turning a corner. Ive adjusted the brake controller and it does it at any setting. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks.

asked by: Bob C

Expert Reply:

Since the right side trailer brakes on your new HandH trailer seem to be working correctly the issue is likely to be simply a matter of adjustment to the drivers-side brake assemblies. Electric brakes like the units you referenced # 23-106 have a star-shaped adjustment wheel under the magnet. This can be used to set the braking pressure.

The linked video shows at the 4:26 mark how to do this.

expert reply by: Adam R