Troubleshooting Surge Brake Trailer that Doesn't Want to Release Trailer Brakes at Stop
Question:
this is a follow up question to your answer regarding it may be a caliper issue. I have 4 wheel disc brakes on my boat trailer. All 4 are getting very hot brakes not releasing after stop. If its all 4 wheels getting hot, I would lean towards the actuator being the issue?
asked by: Anthony
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Expert Reply:
Most likely you have a bad shock in the surge brake actuator of your trailer as that's typically what causes a surge coupler to not want to release all the way. Or it's an Atwood actuator which is just notorious for not functioning properly. Have you checked the shock yet?
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs
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- Trailer Brakes
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- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- 5 on 4-1/2
- Hub and Rotor Assembly
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