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Topic: Brakes are hot... Posted: 08 Mar 2014 at 4:01pm |
Lots of possibilities. One that hasn't been mentioned yet is the breakaway system. It could also be a short or crosscircuit somewhere.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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rimshot
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Posted: 08 Mar 2014 at 4:46pm |
Well, what ever it is I hope they find it. Took it back again. Took it for a spin and in 3 miles the drums were way too hot to touch. Left it plug in for this trip and half way there the trailer would pull to the left when I hit the brakes. The right wheel is covered in brake dust now as well. I told them I want them to actually take the wheels off this time and check for any damage due to the heat and ask them to upgrade the controller and I'd pay the difference. He was sure it's not the controller though....We'll see
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dsmiths
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Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 9:46pm |
I have never had a brake problem. If you unplugged your t.v. and the drums got hot its as someone earlier said, its behind the hitch. is one side hotter than the other. if you jack up the pod and turn the wheel by hand does it drag or is it free. could you leave the t.v. hooked up and then try to turn the wheel while jacked up to see if there is a difference. something aint right.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
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rimshot
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Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 4:18pm |
Well I took it back in to the dealer and they had their brake “expert” check it out while hooked up to my truck. He said he checked both ends of the plugs and they were fine. He did say that the one knob on the left of the controller was out of adjustment. I think it’s the leveling knob? We took it out and they still got hot but not as hot. They said they’ve gone through it tooth and comb and can’t find anything wrong and that the left brake on the trailer does in fact get hotter since it’s the dominant brake. Huh? I drove home, took the long way, and they were still kind of hot. It didn’t get squirrely or lock up on me this time at least. I stopped at Les Schwab by my house and they said the drums do feel a little hot. I think I may take it for a short spin tomorrow without the plug in and stop by Les Schwab and see what they think then. If they’re hot then I guess I’ll contact the factory and see about exchanging it or taking it to a different shop. I’m about worn out from this crap.
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Craneman
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Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 6:56pm |
Rimshot, sounds to me you need to go to a different dealer cause it sounds like the one you are going to may be giving you the runaround. The brakes should not get hot unless you are using them a lot . I went through this with mine. Kinda hot or a little too hot does not seem to be a professional diagnostic term or fix.
Moe
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HuronSailor
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Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 11:13pm |
Originally posted by rimshot
the left brake on the trailer does in fact get hotter since it’s the dominant brake. Huh? |
Huh indeed.
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Boomertype
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Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 11:43pm |
Left dominate brake????? Someone was blowing smoke! Time to forget that dealer.
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 12:13am |
Brakes really aren't that complicated and they aren't supposed to smoke unless maybe you've been riding them down a long mountain descent. Even their I threw in a "maybe".
You say the brakes still heat up when the the trailer isn't hooked up electrically the towing vehicle? No trailer brake lights, no trailer turn signals and no trailer brakes?? Then either the breakaway switch is pulled or there is something wrong with your brakes.
If it only happens when the electrical hookup is connected to the tow vehicle, then several other options open up.
I'm a little surprised you can pull the pod if the brakes are getting that hot.
TT
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Hairy Podders
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Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 8:03am |
Time to get a second opinion. See a different Doctor....
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
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dsmiths
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Posted: 19 Mar 2014 at 9:40pm |
As an A.C. Delco tech shop owner I can assure you there is no "dominate brake side" drum brakes are set up so that the lead shoe can sometimes wear faster than the trailing shoe. drums will get warm or hot during stop and go driving as that is how they work. If it were not for good old friction, brakes would not work, they convert motion to heat. You need to find a good shop that can repair your problem. I bet its a simple fix.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
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prodigy wireless brake controller
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