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Jul 2, 2008 | 02:51 PM

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Trailer Brake Problem

Trailer brake problem
I have a sixteen foot metal trailer that I haul my 2003 Rubicon Jeep on. The trailer is about a year and a half old. It has 4 wheels and electrical brakes. Last week the left front wheel started locking up when I press the brake pedal. It does not matter if I press the brake pedal gently or hard it stills locks up solidly and the same for the brake controller. ONLY one wheel involved???
The trailer is pulled by a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD.
Lots of good advice is seen on the Forum so I thought I would ask you guys what I should look at?
Thanks,
Jim

Jul 2, 2008 | 04:05 PM

stkdram55

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does the trailer have ABS on it?f it does it could be a sensor. does it eventually stop after you drive it for a while?the brake components could just be worn out.

Jul 2, 2008 | 05:43 PM

Uncle Bubba

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Your magnet in there is bad.

Let me change this answer to probably your magnet is bad and not making contact. Nothin is ever a deffinate thing.

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Jul 3, 2008 | 09:19 AM

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Thanks for your responses guys
Jim

Jul 3, 2008 | 10:33 AM

AndyMan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bubba

Your magnet in there is bad.

Let me change this answer to probably your magnet is bad and not making contact. Nothin is ever a deffinate thing.

Yep, he's right.

Dang'it Uncle Bubba... you beat me to everything! LOL. I can pretty much guarantee if I see a thread with something I think I know the answer to that you've already posted what I was gonna say.