This Old Trailer: Electric Trailer Brake Installation Part 1 Video

The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…

The left side is the driver side, right side is passenger side. On a trailer brake assembly like #23-105 the arm that the magnet is on points to the front of the trailer and the magnet always will be on the bottom. I have included a picture that…

We actually have a variety of brake components here at etrailer.com that I have linked for you to filter through. Usually what we see is that it's more cost-effective to replace the entire brake assembly instead of piecing it out plus you know…

We have several options for you, please note the linked selections below. My recommendation for a radial tire since radial tires run cooler and track better than bias ply tires and from your statement that appears to be an area of focus. I suggest…

If you disconnect the trailer connector when backing up do the brakes still lock up? What I bet is happening is that your trailer reverse light circuit is shorting out to the brake output circuit which is causing the brakes to apply every time you…

If your trailer's electric drum brakes are locking up even when the trailer is disconnected from the tow vehicle, then it sounds like the battery on the trailer is somehow finding a connection to the brake circuit. This could be from something as…

If you look at the outermost part of the spindle on your axle there will be what is called a grease zerk or grease gun fitting. It will look like a tiny round ball which is where you can attach a grease gun to grease your spindle. If your spindle has…

It sounds like you may need to check the connection on the red wire. Use a circuit tester like #PTW2993 if needed to test the wiring. Make sure the red wire is attached to the wire that only shows a signal when the brake pedal is pressed. Also make…

Turning the wheel so that the teeth on the wheel move upward will expand the brake shoes against the inside of the brake drums. Moving the teeth downward will contract the brake shoes. You can see the adjustment procedure by clicking on the video…

Most brakes also require a (break-in) period. Dexter says to get up to about 20-30 mph and use the manual override several times. They may also feel weak breaking because it is recommended to let the brakes (seat) into the hub for the first 200 miles…

Any given tire will fit a range of rim widths. The ST225/75-15 tire will fit 6, 6-1/2, and 7 inch rims, but not a 5 inch rim. The tire will not be able to seat properly on the rim and you will not be able to keep air in it or safely use it. As far as…

A 205/75-15 size tire can actually fit on a wheel from 5 to 6-1/2 inches wide. With that being said, it's generally better to go with the thinnest wheel your tire fits on because that puts the weight on the wheel in the most vertical position so…