R-pod Owners Forum : Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:22:42 +0000 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 17:48:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12668 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž : Very interesting! Checking out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121631#121631 Author: Abercrombies
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Posted: 16 Mar 2019 at 5:48pm

Very interesting! Checking out the video ๐Ÿ“น now! Thanks for the info! ๐Ÿ‘
]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2019 17:48:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121631#121631 Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž : I had the same problem, did the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121628#121628 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 16 Mar 2019 at 5:38pm

I had the same problem, did the replacement work myself. In my case that required complete new brake assemblies and drums. The drums were scored and the brake shoes were disintegrating. I don't know what the previous owner did to cause that. 

Even after replacement, I still had the drivers side brakes doing all the work, I couldn't even get the passenger side to bed in. That was caused by current imbalance between the brake magnets on the two sides. I modified the wiring to the two sides so that they were independent home runs back to the trailer connector. The way FR wires them the wires go to the drivers side brake first, then over to the passenger side, causing an inherent imbalance. FR also uses insulation displacement connectors which don't have much contact area and are not very reliable. I'd suggest having your dealer run independent home runs and use good quality butt splices with self sealing heat shrink tubing.

Or do it yourself, there is a nice video on it on the etrailer website. 
]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2019 17:38:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121628#121628 Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž : Thanks, good to hear! Ours is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121626#121626 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 12668
Posted: 16 Mar 2019 at 5:09pm

Thanks, good to hear! Ours is similar, but on the driver's side. I'll be sure our dealer knows of your issue, hoping it's still under warrantyยฎ with less than a year of use?
Thanks again for your reply!๐Ÿ‘ ]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2019 17:09:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121626#121626 Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž : I had an issue with the door side... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121625#121625 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 16 Mar 2019 at 4:56pm

I had an issue with the door side brake locking up whenever I would just lightly apply the brakes at slow speeds. The right brake would lock up, and the left wasn't even beginning to catch.  It was mostly noticeable when in a stop and go situation, like a line to get into a campsite. The dealer replaced that sides brake assembly and it's been good since.  Good luck]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2019 16:56:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121625#121625 Trailer Brake Locking Up ๐Ÿ‘Ž : Taking our R189 in for a few warranty... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121616#121616 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 12668
Posted: 16 Mar 2019 at 3:49pm

Taking our R189 in for a few warranty repairs. Hoping this trailer brake seizing up sporadically will be covered & fixed!
Anyone else had a similar problem with your trailer brake(s)? ]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2019 15:49:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12668&PID=121616#121616