LarryDSLA
Jun 03, 2013Explorer
Electric Brake Performance Issues
I recently changed the brake pads (12" X 2" 6K Axles) on my 2007 Cedar Creek Fifth Wheel trailer and adjusted as per manufacturer recommendations but the brakes are now week. Prior to the change, I could hold the manual slide and attempt to pull off and the trailer wouldn't move but now the trailer will move with some drag. I have approximately 50% of braking capacity that I had prior to the change of pads. I am using the 2011, F-250 integrated controller that came from the factory. What would you suggest I check and/or do from this point?
I tried listening for the magnets pulling into the inner drums but only heard humming at each wheel. The wheels were static and not free spinning at the time of this observation. Do the wheels need to be in rotation before hearing the magnets actually engaging with the drums or should I have heard them hit the inner surface even in a static situation?
1) I re-inspected and compared before and after photos taken in the duration of this task to verify all parts were re-installed correctly.
2) I re-adjusted the tension (more drag) on the brakes but I am not comfortable with the latest adjustment but it did increase braking slightly but not where they should be. My concern is they will run hot with the current tension.
2011 Ford Super Duty F-250
2007 Cedar Creek Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer 34RLTS
I tried listening for the magnets pulling into the inner drums but only heard humming at each wheel. The wheels were static and not free spinning at the time of this observation. Do the wheels need to be in rotation before hearing the magnets actually engaging with the drums or should I have heard them hit the inner surface even in a static situation?
1) I re-inspected and compared before and after photos taken in the duration of this task to verify all parts were re-installed correctly.
2) I re-adjusted the tension (more drag) on the brakes but I am not comfortable with the latest adjustment but it did increase braking slightly but not where they should be. My concern is they will run hot with the current tension.
2011 Ford Super Duty F-250
2007 Cedar Creek Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer 34RLTS