Electric brakes issues Info need

[aczlan]

Did the spindle caps have grease zerks? You may have stated that, but I didn't pick up on it in reading. Also, do the first four pictures show the left side of the trailer? I know you're done with this trailer, but I am still trying to find a reason for your trailer's problem.

Assuming that the axle was mounted properly (pivot to the front) they are:
Left (note the inner grease seal inboard of the inner wheel bearing):
View attachment 414092
Right:
View attachment 414096

Aaron Z

 

[oliver1555]

Assuming that the axle was mounted properly (pivot to the front) they are: Aaron Z

That is why I asked which side is pictured. As Diamondpilot stated earlier, if the brakes are installed wrong, left to right and right to left, they won't work well. If those pictures show the left side, they are correct. If they show the right side, they are not. I know this might seem like beating a dead horse, but there has to be reason for no braking power.

 

[crazyal]

We can come up with plenty of ideas of what's wrong but if the OP doesn't want to deal with it and the dealership is taking it back it really doesn't matter as we will never know what is wrong. I agree that trailer brakes are very simple and I fail to see how any dealership wouldn't be able to fix the problem. My personality is the type that refuses to not fix a problem. Just something about the challenge and wanting to feel like I "won". But at this point in time it's all speculation. Maybe someone can take the time to write up a good post on how to troubleshoot trailer brakes since issues with them seam to come up all the time.

 

[Soundguy]

The best write up on trailer electric brakes I ever saw was:

Check your grounds!

 

[powerscol]

I just spotted something. The activation magnet shows no wear and there is no shinny spot on the inboard face of the drum in Attachment 414092 the magnet in the next attachment, shows wear, but it is not even.

Remember it is the drag on the magnets that puts pressure on the shoes. MY guess they are not getting adequate current to work regardless of what the controller is saying. Just my 02