Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM CAUSES REMEDIES

Open Circuits Find & Correct

Severe
No Brakes Underadjustment Adjust Brakes

Faulty Controller Test & Correct

Short Circuits Find & Correct

Grease or Oil on
Magnets or Linings Clean or Replace

Corroded Connections Clean & Correct

Cause of Corrosion

Worn Linings
or Magnets Replace

Scored or Grooved Machine or Replace

Brake Drums
Weak Brakes
Improper
Synchronization Correct

Underadjustment Adjust Brakes

Glazed Linings Reburnish or Replace

Overloaded Trailer Correct

Underadjustment Adjust
Braking Systems - Electric

Improper Correct
Synchronization

Faulty Controller Test & Correct

Locking Brakes
Loose, Bent or Broken Replace Components
Brake Components

Out-of-Round
Brake Drums Machine or Replace

Adjust System Resistor

Insufficient Wheel Load and Synchronize

Faulty Controller Test & Correct

Intermittent Brakes Broken Wires Repair or Replace

Loose Connections Find & Repair

Faulty Ground Find & Repair

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 Troubleshooting

Braking Systems - Electric

SYMPTOM CAUSES REMEDIES
Wrong Magnet Correct
Lead Wire Color

Incorrect Adjustment Adjust

Grease or Oil on
Linings or Magnets Clean or Replace
Brakes Pull to
One Side
Broken Wires Find & Repair

Bad Connections Find & Repair

Underadjustment Adjust

Improper
Synchronization Correct
Harsh Brakes
Improper Controller Change

Faulty Controller Test & Correct

Underadjustment Adjust

Lack of Lubrication Lubricate

Noisy Brake
Broken Replace Component
Brake Components

Incorrect Brake
Components Correct

Grease or Oil on Clean or Replace

Linings or Magnet

Surging Brakes Out-of-Round or Machine or Replace

Cracked Brake Drums

Faulty Controller Test & Correct

Overadjustment Readjust

Out-of-Round Machine or Replace

Brake Drums

Incorrect Brake Replace

Components

Dragging Brakes Loose, Bent or Broken Replace

Brake Components

Faulty Breakaway Repair or Replace

Switch

Loose Wheel
Bearing Adjustment Adjust

Bent Spindle Replace Axle

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