Brake Controller
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 15:04
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lyndsay
Caravan has developed a fault/problem with brakes. When I apply brakes the van brakes grab and actually lock wheels momentarily and then it lets them off- this is with normal pressure on brake pedal. It makes the tyres squeal. I have no idea why this has started as I have not adjusted the controller and it is still set to the
orange colour when brake applied. As far as I am aware there is nothing wrong with the brakes on the tow vehicle (Nissan Patrol) I think the brake controller is as Tekonsha but I am not sure about this.
The van had travelled only about 25,000 K's so the brakes should be OK
Am I correct in thinking it is the controller.
Who should I approach a caravan repairer, Auto electrician or other?
Hope someone can help me
Cheers
Lindsay
Reply By: Member - Bucky - Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 13:17
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 13:17
Lindsay
You may
well find that your caravan brakes may need adjusting.
I had the same thing happen to me, some 3-4 years back, and found that when the brake was applied the actuation/swing arm was actually going "over cam"' in other words, the swing arm (inside the brake mechanism) had gone too far, and was real good at wacking down black marks, all over Vic, NSW, and NT, especially at the main roundabout at
Alice Springs.
Once adjusted up the problem ceased.
Cheers
Bucky
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Follow Up By: lyndsay - Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 14:47
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 14:47
Thanks o all those how have responded.
Have not got to the heart of the problem yet but with your help I certainly will.
Thanks and Cheers
Lindsay
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