brakes

A while back I posted that I was changing out my electric brakes for hydraulic brakes. What a difference that made to the braking performance of our 5th wheel. I set out on a 5000+ mile journey and was super impressed by the braking ability of my new hydraulic brakes. I was even more...

You may want to check your Brakes before your nest trip. We went to re-pack our Bearings and found both driver side Brakes contaminated with Grease. This is not from me but from the Factory. New parts will be here tomorrow....

I recently purchased a 28' 2011 Flagstaff 8528 5th wheel. I tow it with a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 with an integrated brake controller. I previously had a Coachman that I towed and stopped no problems. It had very few miles as it was a seasonal unit. When I first towed it I found the brakes...

Just having my brakes done - back needs complete overhaul (seized). Labour is $2275 for back end - Parts extra. Front was front was $450 for pad replacement only. I know they are duallies but labour seems very high! Anybody had experience with this? Trying to get service was a major issue -...

I heard a couple times, but nothing official, that if you are running your engine brake and it engages, it applies your trailer brakes. Those people said it would lock up their trailer tires. Any truth or tips on this subject? We traveled from from Fort Worth to Nashville yesterday then back...

Lots of people grease trailer bearings and inspect brakes once a year. I recommend you also closely inspect your TV brakes at the same time. If you can't get a good view of the pads, pull the caliper to get a good inspection. This is from the front of my Yukon that I bought used from a dealer...

Hi, Anyone have information on the specs for the rear axle on a 2008 Kingswood (Model 235BH). My left rear bearings disintegrated and I have to replace the spindle, hub/drum, brake shoes, and brake controller. Thanks in advance.

I was just wondering if anyone else had taken their 2021 Berkshire 45AXLT to a Freightliner dealer for 6000 mile service. I was quoted $2000 for the 6000 mile service. They found one set of brakes was out of adjustment. Now they want to bill me to repair that brake. They say it’s not a failed...

Is there an easy way to determine if the Dexter drum brakes have the automatic adjustment of if they are manual only? THANKS in advance!!!

My Flagstaff 8228IKWS needs a brake job. I have never been happy with the brakes on this 5er so I started looking into a disc brake conversion. I have contacted my local trailer dealer (not RV dealer) and they are telling me that it can't be done on my unit. There is a problem with the dexter...

Looking for experience and resolution.. I have a 42' Heritage Glen 5th wheel. 3 weeks ago I pulled it out of a 2' snow bank in outdoor storage and it was -20C (-4f) in northern Ontario. I pulled it home to my home base in Southern Ontario, loaded it up and headed for Florida the next morning. I...

Has any of you had a leaking axle/grease seal while running disc brakes? How bad do the pads get hit? Looking at the Kodiak rotors/hubs, it looks like the braking surface might be hollow with channels that MAY allow the majority of grease to drip off without getting too much on the braking...

Many thanks for the great information on this forum. Now I have a problem I have been unable to solve so far. Problem: Breakaway switch circuit not energizing brakes on 2014 Cherokee 274BH. Supporting info: Tow vehicle is 2012 Chevrolet Silverado with max trailering package, rated to safely...

Hubby is replacing the brakes on our toyhauler. He asked me to purchase the following: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SQDX7R2/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3DBVGAVMRNTVW&psc=1#customerReviews He then made the mistake of telling me this package is 1/2 the cost of anything he found...

This is my first single axel travel trailer. I was crawling under it and noticed only one side (the drivers side/non entry door side) has wiring running to the brakes, but on the other side, no wiring, only the 2 wires coming from the back of the assembly. Is this normal or did someone do an...

Hi, I'm green at this and just joined the forum. I have a 2002 Sierra Lite travel trailer which we bought used and my partner and I drove it for a week before the brakes engaged. What should we look for to troubleshoot this problem? We just had a seven-pin electronic system installed in our van...

Where in the hell do I find information on how much weight i can add to the dry weight of my 2004 21 shamrock without fear of having any issues? I would think there should be a sticker somewhere. Finding information online is stupid. I have my new Carlisle tires and and new spare and rim. I...

I have a 2018 Ram 2500 with the Cummins diesel and need to change the brakes. Our TT is a Ultra Lite 2906RS with a I’ve of 7981 lbs Gross 9700lbs. Only have 36000 miles on the truck but the brakes are starting to squeak. Have rued blowing out with air and using brake clean to remove any dirt...

I have a 2020 Rockwood Ultra Light fifth wheel that I purchased new. I don't tow very many miles each year because we have a seasonal lot about two hours from home. I have always checked to make sure my trailer brakes work before leaving, but have never had to make any kind of panic stop, so...

Patiently waiting for a call from my dealer to tell me my FR3 34DS has arrived and ready for pickup !!! It's off the assembly line, but waiting on furniture. In the meantime, I'm spending lots of time trying to get ahead of the curve, and that includes vehicle insurance. From past experience...

We just purchased a used 2000 Rockwood Premier Series M-2516G pop up tent camper. As you might have guessed, it did not come with a manual. What kind of brakes is it likely to have and how are they controlled? Any help/guidance is much appreciated. Also, is there any way to get a wiring...

We have 241qbxl. Smelled brakes upon arrival yesterday after only driving for about 30 min. Never smelled before. Any clues as to why?

My wife & I recently purchased a Grey Wolf 25RRBLT Toy Hauler, to haul our touring Motorcycle around, using the Trailer as a base camp for seeing the lower 48. After losing a hub cap and a bearing cover to NON-balanced E load range tires that we upgraded to. We resolved that. Next move: the...

I have a 2021 Nobo 19.3 and the brakes suck. Two other trailers I towed with my truck required me to dial the brake output back to keep from locking up. Not the Nobo, they wont stop the trailer at all. Its only a nine month old rig, hardly used, hasnt been used in any weather so I doubt wires...

Hi all! I am driving a 2017, F-150, 2.7 engine, XLT, with max tow package. I have had the truck about 6 months and very pleased. I am pulling a 2017 Roo 23ws. Everything seems to handle fine, but truck does not have a trailer brake controller. I thought it was braking the trailer, but Ford...