On most trailers there is a click sound when you energize the brakes. You can
also jack up one side of the trailer and spin the wheel then energize the brakes.
It should stop in a second. The most common problem with trailer brakes is the
wire gets broken right at the back of the drum. I think weeds or tall grass can
break that wire as often as I have seen them broken underneath.
? Joe
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All,
When energizing the yellow brake wire with 12volts and a proper ground,
should I hear anything coming coming from the wheels? I am doing this with
my 1969 Caravel at rest using a 12 power supply and although I get a
predictably slight spark when clamping on to the yellow wire, I don9t hear
anything from the wheels. Or do I need to remove the hubs to observe any
movement when they are energized?
TIA,
Glyn Judson
1969 Caravel #508
Santa Monica, CA 90403