Troubleshooting 2017 Keystone Bullet Trailer Brakes Getting Hot While Driving

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Hi The brakes on 3 wheels on my 2017 Keystone trailer 10X2-1/4 36-19 are getting hot while traveling. Can these brakes be adjusted? Also I noticed none of the 4 wheels have plugs on the slots, I am pretty sure they werent all lost so they were probably missing since purchased the trailer. Do I need to plug these slots? Than-you much

asked by: Rudy P

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While it is normal for trailer brakes to get hot from braking if yours are getting excessively hot and only on 3 of the 4 assemblies they are likely too tight and creating friction while driving. You can adjust the Brakes # 23-26-27 that you have on your 2017 Keystone Bullet by using a Brake Adjustment Spoon # W80630 to turn the Adjuster # BP10-060. I have linked an article below that will walk you through the steps of adjusting your brake assemblies.

I do recommend keeping the Plugs # BP10-220 in the holes to keep debris out of your brakes and causing issues. Since yours are missing you should remove your wheels and hubs to check the brakes before adjustment to ensure that there is not something inside the hub that is causing an issue with your brakes. If you see that your shoes are worn I recommend upgrading to the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-468-469. These brake assemblies are self adjusting so you will not have to adjust the brakes manually and you will have a better more consistent brake feel as the shoes wear over time.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, you can absolutely use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brake Kit #23-468-469 on one axle and a different brand, like Lippert, on the other. You can even use manual adjusting brakes on one axle and self adjusting brakes on the other; this will not cause…

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Answer 2

The kit #23-26-27 that you referenced only comes with left and right hand 10" brake assemblies. The drums are sold separately. The typical hub and drum assembly that fits with these brakes is the etrailer 3,500 lb #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. Even though…

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Answer 3

We do offer the heat shrink yellow button connectors you are looking for with the part #DW05745-5 which is sold in a quantity of 5. These are not included as some people prefer other install methods like soldering or twist lock.

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Answer 4

Each brake magnet should have 2 leads, one to power, one to ground. Most of the time, folks just ground the magnet to the trailer frame, and use the trailer frame itself as the ground circuit. I'd recommend finding the point where the wiring…

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Answer 5

It sounds like your Big Tex trailer did not come with brakes. Based on this, to convert your trailer with no brakes, to adding electric brakes, on your Big Tex 35SA trailer, the first thing you need is a left and right brake kit. You could use the…

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Answer 6

The place card or info sticker is generally found around the tongue area near the coupler but it could be in other locations as well so it's best to start here then look over the whole trailer if not found on or near the tongue. However, if you…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 8

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 9

The Trailer Leaf Spring, 2250 lbs. 6 Leaf, item #e27SR, is sold as a replacement spring for older trailers and measures 26 inches for eye to eye, center to center. If you are replacing the springs and hangers you will need to use the same center to…

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Answer 10

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 11

The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install…

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Answer 12

Since you have a Dometic AC unit the best option to replace it from Advent would be the part #ACDOM135 which was designed for this exact situation and would allow you an easy install since the electronics would plug right in.

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