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madonetwo
Explorer
Jan 29, 2017

Breakaway brake pin is stuck and can't be removed easily.

Hello, we have a B&W turnover ball gooseneck hitch towing an Open Range Light 5th wheel. We bought it, towed it home, backed over the flowerbed, made some tight turns and the RV brakes locked. Figured...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jan 29, 2017
Pin is 'keyed' to properly go in one way........did it get put back in upside down?

That would make it hard to remove.

They should have some resistance coming out/going in due to clips and indents on pin BUT should be able to remove with just a tug.

Buy a new assembly.......not all that expensive <$12

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