Trailer maintenance advice

I'm just experiencing a few issues with brake seize (intermittent failure to release or partial application) on an electrically braked trailer. Issues arent consistent which suggests a connection issue somewhere. Can anyone receommend a mobile mechanic (I'm north of the river, Sorrento).

Thanks


Alan James's picture

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If it's an electrical issue

Mon, 2020-12-14 15:32

you would be better off with an auto electrician.  I used Towsafe a few years back to install new brakes and bearings and they were good (not cheap though) but I still needed to engage an auto electrician to tidy up a few electrical issues.

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Trailer guy

Mon, 2020-12-14 15:09

 Have used Darren from DTL a couple of times 0428 100 518

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Circuit board

Mon, 2020-12-14 15:18

 Check if there is circuit board in the reservoir . Had one go on a long trip as moisture had gotten in and ruined it. Was about $400 to replace. Sounds simliar to what happened to mine .

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Great, thanks for the advice

Tue, 2020-12-15 17:19

Great, thanks for the advice guys. I'll try each suggestion sequentially until a solution is achieved!!!

The initial seizure was all brakes, but 1 km into journey after stoppping to check connections etc. I switched it all off and unplugged, restarted (switch off and on) all worked fine for next 15km.

On return, it was one wheel of the four (twin axle) that applied a partial brake for 5-6km? weird.