Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes that Only Work in Reverse
Question:
When I manually activate my trailer brake switch, it only works in reverse, not forward.
asked by: Guinn
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Expert Reply:
That's an interesting problem to have but it could be that your trailer's brake assemblies are on the wrong sides of the trailer. Brake assemblies are directional and if they are installed on the wrong side they won't activate going forward. To check this you would need to pull off the wheel and hub to look at the inside of the brake assembly. The bracket that holds the magnet would need to be on the side of the spindle that faces the front of the trailer.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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