Best brake pads for a tow vehicle?
What are some of the best brake pads you can get for a two vehicle? Something that can stand up to hard braking, without fading on you. I have a set of cheap pads on my Ram 1500, and had them fade t...
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imq707s wrote:
So you are saying that the only proper way to fix my brake problem is to go out and buy a 3/4 ton truck to tow my 4,400lb camper? Sounds like an expensive fix...
If the trailer brakes on your 4400# trailer were not adjusted properly at the beginning, and doing little to slow down the trailer until you switched to manual operation, then that may explain why your truck's brakes failed.
In addition, trailer drum brakes will fade quickly on steep descents throwing off the brake controller's calibration. Manual operation may be necessary very soon on a steep descent.
And try a lower gear, even if you have to go below the speed limit.
Descents like that are not easy. Glad you made it down ok.
