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BRAKES
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No brakes
Open Circuits
Find and correct
Severe under adjustments
Adjust brakes
Faulty controller
Test and correct/replace
Short circuits
Find and correct
Weak Brakes
Grit or oil on linings or magnets
Clean or replace
Corroded connection
Clean or replace connectors
Worn lining or magnets
Replace
Scored or grooved brake drums
Machine or replace
Poor Synchronisation
Correct Controller setting
Poor Brake adjustment
Adjust Brakes
Glazed brake Linings
Re-burnish or replace linings
Overloaded trailer
Correct loading. Check at weighbridge
Brakes Locking
Poor Synchronising with controller
Adjust controller
Poor Adjustment
Adjust brakes
Faulty controller
Test and rectify or replace
Loose, bent or broken components
Inspect and replace components
Insufficient wheel load (dual Axle)
Correct trailer level to even load
Intermittent brakes
Faulty controller
Test and Correct
Broken Wires
Repair or replace
Poor connections
Find and repair
Diagnosis and repairs of Brakes should only be done by a professional