brakes

  1. AN

    2nd time trailer brakes have failed

    Have a '21 Wolfpack 325 pack 13 and today is the second time the trailer brakes have failed. First time was after about a week of driving moving from Rhode Island to Colorado. Found a camping world that got us right in. 6 hours later and all new brake assemblies because the factory installed...
  2. NE

    adjust brakes 2021 QB19

    is there a adjust ment to these brakes 1,400 miles on trailer coming back last trip felt like trailer brakes were locking up sqeeling coming to stop then slaming do have the curt echo mobile brake control seems to be working fine dexter ez lube are these self...
  3. PA

    Intermittent trailer brakes

    Salem 27RKSS towed with 2018 Ram 1500. Trailer brakes sometimes work, and sometime don't. I've searched the forum and checked the obvious connections but can't find the problem. Getting the "check trailer brake connection" on the dash. Also, "service trailer brake system"...and lastly...
  4. JA

    gvwr = 3500 lbs but gawr = 3000 ibs ???

    I have a 2015 Jay Flight SLX 185RB that has been sitting for about a year and a half due to COVID. We are hoping to get it on the road this year so I decided to put new tires on it fearing dry rot. While I had the wheels off I decided to also replace the brakes. I checked the sticker and read...
  5. NK

    Rear Brake Light dimmed when brakes applied

    This might be a silly question, but here goes. Is there a way I can replace the back left brake light that is dimmed? Or is this something that I need to take to a RV shop? If this is something I could do myself, how would I know what light to order? Thank you Nancy
  6. RE

    Tow Dolly Electric or Surge Brakes Best

    Just purchased a FR3 30DS and want to get a tow dolly for my Buick LaCrosse (3700 lbs). Which is best, no brakes, electric, or surge for this weight?
  7. SE

    Trailer brakes catch as I slow to a stop.

    Wolf Pup 16FQ - upon driving from the dealer in March I noticed a rhythmic “catching” of the trailer brakes as I slowed to a stop. It felt like something was out-of-round. I have adjusted the Curt remote brake control sensitivity and max braking adjustments to fairly minimal intensity, but that...
  8. GR

    Self-adjusting brakes

    Out of curiousity, I'm wondering how common self-adjusting brakes are. Just doing annual maintenance on my trailer and found out one side wasn't adjusted properly from the prevoius owner, as one side's brake shoes still looked pristine, and the other had less than 1mm left and had nearly siezed...
  9. BO

    BRAKES

    This is more of a curiosity question,, how many miles do the brake shoes generally last, under normal driving conditions.
  10. ML

    Adding Brakes to 2012 Freedom 1950

    Will be picking up 2012 Freedom 1950 for daughter and son-in-law this coming week and need to add electric brakes to it. Does anyone know which parts are good to use and if not, at least what is the bolt pattern, etc. It has 13" wheels. That I do know. I didn't think to get the rest of the...
  11. RO

    trailer brakes

    Bought a 2021 ford f150. Hooked up for the first time to set the intergraded brake controller. Set it all the way to 10 and nothing. Im not getting any error messages in the truck its showing the but not stopping. Anyone having or had the same issue. Had a f150 18' last season never had an issue...
  12. FA

    Electric brakes failed on 2021 Wolf Pup 16FQ-D

    ATTN! Check your electric brake wiring!!. We drove from Raleigh to Surf City (2.5 hrs) Somewhere along the way, there was a message on the dash that said "check trailer connections". We pulled over, and didn't see any problems with the trailer connector. What it was is the brake wiring got...
  13. boeingav8r

    How To Test Emergency Brakes 2016 MicroLite 23LB

    Hi. My next project seems to be needing to know if my emergency brakes work. I know now how to hook up the cable although the length puzzles me a bit. I know it needs to be shorter than the chains but not short enough to get pulled out in a turn. Hmmmm. Anyway, I pulled the pin out a couple...
  14. CA

    2021 grey wolf : what model are the brakes?

    Any idea what type of brakes are on a 2021 grey wolf? I'm looking for this adjusting wheel described in the manual but can't find it. I'm not getting great brake performance yet but maybe it just need to be broken in more? I have the gain set to 10. I noticed when testing only one of the drums...
  15. robo44

    F53 Flush Brakes

    My FR3 201933DS has a maintenance schedule of Flush the brake fluid at 2 years. Has anyone done this before and would like to share your advice? I know I need to use e Motorcraft DOT 5.1 Id like to know if I can take this on myself or take it to a service center due to some complex issue.
  16. CS

    MorRyde IS, Disc Brakes, and Pin Box...Initial Impressions

    Last week I made the trip to MorRyde for some upgrades on our Sandpiper. We had them install their independent suspension, disc brake conversion, and pin box. On the initial rode test I immediately noticed how much quieter it was going down the road. There is a noticeable lag when applying...
  17. Atlee

    Nev-R-Adjust brakes on Freedom Express 20SE

    O was crawling around under my new FE 20SE the other day. Wanted to see what was under there, and also look at and take pictures of the stickers on the Dexter axles. The sticker confirmed I only had 2800# axles under it. The stickers, in addition, had the Product #, Production date, and of...
  18. TN

    New TT/Self Adjusting Brakes

    Just picked up my 2020 Surveyor this week and first WE camping. This is my third TT and have some previous experience with self adjusting brakes (not good) on my Jayco. Question for the forum. As mentioned, this TT is new and was on the dealers lot a while. I expected the brake pads to take...
  19. DE

    Brakes

    I have a 2020 Forest River Sun Seeker 2250 SLEF, with Ford V10 and 2700 miles. My brakes make a clacking noise when I put my foot on the pedal before the engine is started. Is that correct? Deborah
  20. AM

    Brakes 2 axles 4 brakes

    2015 Rockwood Windjammer with Dexter Torflex axles. The right rear brake is clanking and braking hard compared to the other three wheels. I am traveling and have no where to get it fixed until Monday. Can i cut the wire to the one wheel and travel 300 miles tomorrow safely? I am in Isleton, CA...
  21. NE

    Tow Vehicle Brakes - Upgrade?

    At 50,000 miles, the brake pads / rotors on my GMC 1500 Sierra are going to need to be replaced soon. I have no issues going back with OEM but before buying parts, wanted to reach out to see if any of you have found improvements over the stock TV brake setup by going with a particular...
  22. OR

    Locking the brakes with wheels off ground.

    This group has always been informative. There are a LOT of experienced and a LOT of extremely knowledgeable people on here. Though I’ve been doing this a while, I’m always learning new things.... which leads me to my next question. (Staying in a rest area on our way to the Keys and can’t sleep)...
  23. CL

    Triple Axle brakes and drums

    Have our 376th for 3 years and maybe close to 10k on it brought it in for the warranty work on the microwave recall and had them check the breaks and tires they called and said the pads are worn out and left groove in the drums ask had to be replaced $1800.00 dollars trying to understand how...
  24. LS

    2021 25REOK 5th wheel leveler, brakes, pantry door issues

    I recently purchased a 2021 25REOK Jayco fifth wheel that will be going in for warranty service next week. I am wanting to know if there are others experiencing any of the issues that I have in order to be better informed when I take my RV in for service. 1. The brakes keep blowing fuses. First...
  25. OR

    Turning off braking when using air brakes?

    I use the air brakes a LOT. I use them so I don't wear or over heat my brake pads coming down long hills. A few weeks ago I spent 1100 dollars replacing the brake pads on my enclosed trailer. I've come to realize that using the air brakes activates the brakes on your trailer. My Newmar did not...

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