Brakes
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Topic: Brakes
Posted By: tkchamb
Subject: Brakes
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2024 at 5:51am
| How to check if my ro 176 brakes are woy? |
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2024 at 9:43am
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We usually go to a LOW traffic dirt/gravel road and drive about 20-25mph. We use the brake controller to activate the brakes and the tires should lock up and skid hope this helps Travel often and safe Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2024 at 3:41pm
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Another way to check the brakes is to apply them gently for a few seconds, stop and check the temperature of the drum with your hand or lazer light temp gun. That way you can check to see if they need adjusting. One side will be hotter than the other. |
Posted By: tkchamb
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2024 at 4:00pm
| Good idea, I have a laser temp gun. Thx |
Posted By: tkchamb
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2024 at 4:03pm
| Will try , thx |
Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2024 at 7:09pm
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I would just go to an empty parking lot dial up the gain and see if the wheels lock up. You'll find out pretty quick if the trailer brakes are working. ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2024 at 7:02pm
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Use the manual control for your brake controller to activate the brakes in an empty parking lot. You will be able to tell if they are working and how well they are working. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |