Trailer Brakes Only Get Hot On One Side After Replacing Brake Magnet
Question:
I have the same problem. 5 year old travel trailer. One brake still looks new. Had to do a full replacement on the other side. It wore out. The new brake still gets much hotter than the other side. Checked the magnet on the brake on the still looks new side and it had less amperage. Replaced that magnet and it works better but, only gets slightly warm, the other side gets hot. Both brakes use the same hot wire and ground wire and are never adjust brakes. Nobody can figure out why.
asked by: Paul G
Expert Reply:
It sounds like there is a problem with the actual internal components on the brake you replaced the magnet on. Since replacing the magnet got it working but it only gets warm it makes me think that the actuator lever is not able to fully engage the brake. While you can check the parts it may be best to replace the entire assembly.
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