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Feb 03, 2015

Electric brakes

What is the right way to check those electric magnets on the brakes to make sure they are activating. Thanks in advance.

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  • 7 inch Diameter Brake Drum
    Max Amps at 9-10.5 Volts Max Amps at 12-13 Volts
    2 Brakes 4.7-5.6 6.3-6.8
    4 Brakes 9.5-11 12.6-13.7
    6 Brakes 14.3-16 19.0-20.6

    10 and 12 Inch Brake Drums
    Max Amps at 9-10.5 Volts Max Amps at 12-13 Volts
    2 Brakes 5.6-6.6 7.5-8.2
    4 Brakes 11.3-13.3 15.0-16.3
    6 Brakes 17.0-20.0 22.6-24.5
  • Pull it on a dirt surface and manually activate the electric brake. Mine will lock all the wheels. Have someone outside watching for wheel lock up.

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