Any way to test the brake magnet circuits?
While replacing the bearings on my Pop-up, I discovered that one of the brake magnets was an open circuit and I only had one brake. The controller sensed the good circuit so it was happy. Since th...
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If using a "timed" technology brake controller, jacking up the Trailer's wheels, spinning its tires and pressing the TV's brake pedal will work. Works great for each wheel.
If using an inertia (aka: "motion sensor") technology brake controller, spinning its wheels while on blocks won't work. Won't work because the Brake Controller's computer doesn't feel the "change of motion" need to send power down its blue wire.
What make/model of brake controller do you have?
For my many utility, boat and TT trailers, I remove its linear factory brake wiring and install much better STAR design - using thicker 10 gauge wiring. For more details about STAR design, surf:
- factory linear design - click here -
- STAR design - click here -
If it was my PUP, I'd upgrade to much better STAR design brake wiring.
If using a "timed" technology brake controller, jacking up the Trailer's wheels, spinning its tires and pressing the TV's brake pedal will work. Works great for each wheel.
If using an inertia (aka: "motion sensor") technology brake controller, spinning its wheels while on blocks won't work. Won't work because the Brake Controller's computer doesn't feel the "change of motion" need to send power down its blue wire.
What make/model of brake controller do you have?
For my many utility, boat and TT trailers, I remove its linear factory brake wiring and install much better STAR design - using thicker 10 gauge wiring. For more details about STAR design, surf:
- factory linear design - click here -
- STAR design - click here -
If it was my PUP, I'd upgrade to much better STAR design brake wiring.
