Trailer Issues

[adriancretired]

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Long story short had a blowout in 75 last Dec and thought I had a bearing go bad that caused it. Replaced the bearings and all and the wheel still sticks so it must be the drum brake sticking. Anyone had brake problems with your trailers and how did you resolve it. Im not the best at fixing things so I cant quite put my finger on it. You can turn the wheel when jacked up but it is hard to turn like the brake is stuck.

Shawn

did you check to see if the brake accuator was fully releasing ? check the other wheel to see if its free

[sglass]

It is the drum on the left side. Checking the brake line now to see if it collapsed

[sglass]

took the brake apart and the cylinder was FULL of rust and was not letting the brake release. I ordered both right and left side drum assembly kits galvanized steel so no rust for $65. If I ordered the cylinder alone it was $20 so why not upgrade it all. The brake line was good so hope this will fix it.

Shawn