Troubleshooting Bad Brake Magnets For Electric Trailer Brakes

Troubleshooting Bad Brake Magnets For Electric Trailer Brakes

Many trailer owners find themselves constantly fine-tuning their electric brake controller to achieve the desired braking feel when traveling on corrugated roads, which can prove challenging. Before beginning, make sure your multimeter is set to amperes and connected to one of the blue wires on your brake magnet connector plug. Next, loosen and use a floor jack to raise one …

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Electric Trailer Brakes Not Fully Engaging

Electric Trailer Brakes Not Fully Engaging

If the trailer brakes can be manually pushed but don’t lock under pull, chances are they have a MECHANICAL issue that needs addressing. There are various things you can try in order to isolate the source. One way of checking voltage output from a 7-pin plug connector is to attach a voltmeter in series with its power wire. You should …

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