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rtaylor0830
Explorer
May 01, 2013

brake magnet making noise

Hi I put a new brake magnet on one of my hubs, the problem is when i hit the brake controller the tire stops but when the controller is released I can hear the magnet release (clinking noise) I do not hear this from the other tires. Is this a problem.
Also I did not have to change the pads and when I adjusted the brakes to a slow drag, when i spin both wheels on that side of the trailer one stops earlier than the other I have tried readjusting but can not make them equal is that going to be a problem.

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  • oldbeek's avatar
    oldbeek
    Explorer
    May 03, 2013
    Tighten them to solid contact. ( drum does not ring) back them off 6 clicks
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    May 01, 2013
    As far as the adjustment, because of all the variables, sometimes you just can't get them all the same. As long as it's within spec you'll be fine.
    Mine spin 3/4's to 1.25 revs. If I tighten up the looser ones 1 click they then only turn 1/2 a turn. As the brakes wear this changes too.

    I suspect the reason you hear the new magnet is because its all clean and freer moving.

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