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E_J_push_n_wind
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May 18, 2014

Are all of your trailer brakes working and how do you know?

I posted this question in General RVing because I wanted this question to get as much exposure as possible, I think this forum gives it more exposure than it would get in towing or on the technical fo...
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12th_Man_Fan
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May 19, 2014
When I do my annual inspection I jack up each wheel and turn it to listen for any bearing issues and/or tire problems. Then I go to the front and pull the break away cable and go back and see if the tire is locked up. If it won't turn I consider it good.

I do this for each wheel. Every couple of years I pull the drums and check the condition of the shoes and adjust them.

Hope this helps.

Doug

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