Troubleshooting New Trailer Brakes And Why Causing Tires To Skid When Pulling Away From A Stop
Question:
Should new, properly adjusted trailer brakes skid the tires when manually applied with 10 volts pulling away from a stop?
asked by: Jerett
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Expert Reply:
It sounds like either your brake controller is on a higher braking setting (most likely) or your brakes themselves might need some adjusting.
If you need to adjust your brakes, you can use a tool like a Brake Adjustment Spoon, Item # W80630, or a flat blade screwdriver to adjust the setting of the star wheel. I have attached a video that should help and you would start around the 3-minute mark.
expert reply by:
Brint H
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Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
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