Replacing the Breakaway Brakes Pin When It Becomes Disconnected From The Breakaway Switch

Question:

I forgot in disconnect my breakaway cable when I got to the campground. 1 How hard is it to replace? 2 Where is it located? Thanks!

asked by: Cal A

Expert Reply:

Replacing just the plunger portion of the Breakaway Switch # HM20010 is simple if you still have the plunger end. The plunger will simply reinsert into the switch, you may need to move the trailer to get the brakes to fully disengage as they will likely be held into place on the drums.

If you do not have the plunger it can be difficult to find depending on which one you have. First you will want to locate the box itself to see which manufacturer you have. This box is mounted to either the frame of most bumper pull trailers near the coupler itself or on the pin box/wings of 5th wheel campers.

Once you have found the box you will need to confirm that a replacement plunger is compatible with your breakaway switch. Personally I prefer the Fastway Zip Coiled Trailer Breakaway Cable # FA80-01-2206 as it does fit most breakaway switches(Fastway, Bargman and most others). It is also a bright red coiled cable that is easy to see and will not drag like the basic cables used by most switches.

You can replace the entire breakaway switch with the Fastway Zip Trailer Breakaway Switch with Coiled Cable # FA80-00-2060 if you have a different style pin and would like to upgrade to the coiled cable.

expert reply by: Bud M