Testing Trailer Brakes with Break Away Cable
Trailer has weak brakes even with controller set to full power. Two trips back to dealer and dealer states brakes work fine and problem is with my vehicle (wiring). I do not believe them. The con...
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If I were in our shoes I would make sure that the brakes were adjusted, I know a mechanic did it but not all mechanics do a good job or maybe he missed it. I recently adjusted my TT brakes and now I only require a boost level 2 when towing versus boost level 3 on my Tekonsha brake controller.
On the brake effectiveness; mine do not lock up but for the sake of the discussion and what I experience is that on an offramp while coasting I can fully engage TT brakes and get a decent slowdown but it will not fully stop the rig. Coupled with my TV brakes then the effectiveness will occur.
I would validate the brake adjustment first, its the easiest and most simple thing that wont cost you anything, then go from there.
On the brake effectiveness; mine do not lock up but for the sake of the discussion and what I experience is that on an offramp while coasting I can fully engage TT brakes and get a decent slowdown but it will not fully stop the rig. Coupled with my TV brakes then the effectiveness will occur.
I would validate the brake adjustment first, its the easiest and most simple thing that wont cost you anything, then go from there.
