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Check the fluid level frequently during the bleeding process. ELECTRIC BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT.
Electric brake controllers provide power to the magnets to actuate the trailer brakes.
Dexter axle electric brakes troubleshooting. Most Dexter 1 ¹₄ electric brakes have a self adjusting feature. If manual adjusting is required use the following procedure. Brakes should be adjusted 1 after the first 00 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have seated at 3000 mile intervals 3 or as use and performance requires.
Dexter Axle does not recommend the use of brakes on small touring trailers designed to be pulled by motorcycles. Proper control of the brakes on these vehicles can be very difficult. Even the slightest imbalance of the trailer brakes might cause the rider to lose control.
A secondary issue is the spontaneous and unexpected actuation of the brakes. Why cant I lock and slide my electric brakes. On an unloaded trailer you may be able to lock up your brakes if your electric brake controller is supplying full amperage to the brakes.
When loaded to capacity you may not be able to lock your brakes as electric brakes are designed to slow the trailer at a controlled rate and not. Next check the power wire going to the brake assembly with a multimeter PT89ZR if needed and make sure that there is no power on this circuit when the trailer is connected to the truck and the brakes and brake controller are not activated. If there is residual power on the output wire check the truck and trailer connectors to be sure there is no corrosion or wiring issues causing a bleed over of power.
Since your OEM brake controller on your Ram pickup worked with the old brakes it isnt likely that all of the sudden it wasnt compatible especially since the brakes on the Dexter Axle 8327830-EB are just standard eletric brakes and it isnt an electric-over-hydraulic EOH system. If the axle is fitted with electric brakes this non-level condition can result in unexpected brake actuation when the trailer encounters large bumps. This can occur because the magnet inside the brake has sufficient mass to move the actuating lever during extreme jounce situations.
Just had new Dexter 3500 electric axel and complete brake assembled. The brake controller is set at a max of 13 volts but the trailer will hardly stop and certainly will not lock up. The brakes seem to be properly adjusted st the star adjuster as the wheel turns freely with a slight drag on the brake shoes.
Their is an output at the axel of 12. Special care must be taken to insure that the Dexter EH unit does not run out of brake fluid. Check the fluid level frequently during the bleeding process.
Block the wheels on the trailer and towing vehicle. If the trailer is equipped with drum brakes check that the brake running clearances are properly adjusted consistent. I spoke with my contact at Dexter and there is a way to troubleshoot your actuator.
If you use a 12 volt battery and connect just the white wire from the actuator to the negative post and then connect the black wire to the positive side of the battery you could possibly hear a click sound but the actuator should not turn on. First thing you will need to do is check that all of the wiring of the actuator and your brake controller are correct. I attached a couple diagrams that should be helpful.
I spoke with my contact at Dexter and there is a way to troubleshoot your actuator. Voltmeters and ammeters are essential tools for proper troubleshooting of electric brakes. Mechanical causes are ordinarily obvious ie.
Bent or broken parts worn out linings or magnets seized lever arms or shoes scored drums loose parts etc. Replace defective or worn parts. How to Measure Voltage.
Dexter has been a leading manufacturer of trailer axles and trailer brakes with over 60 years in the utility trailer recreation vehicle heavy duty manufactured housing agricultural marine and specialty trailer markets. Turn the ignition switch on and turn the in cab electronic brake controller on. The Dexter EH unit should run whenever the brake pedal is depressed.
If the unit does not run check system wiring. Apply the controller manual slide. The Dexter EH unit should run and brake lights come on.
CAUTION Testing the Dexter EH unit confirms that it is operating. ELECTRIC BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT. Check for broken wires loose connections and improper grounding or faulty connector plug between car trailer.
Improperly wired or inoperative controller Rewire controller check controller operation. Dexter Electric Brakes Wired in parallel Front Axle Resistor Optional Helps eliminate front wheel lockup and front axle bounce if problem occurs with tandem axle trailers. Breakaway Battery Provides power to actuate trailer brakes in the event of trailer breakaway.
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Why cant I lock and slide my electric brakes. On an unloaded trailer you may be able to lock up your brakes if your electric brake controller is supplying full amperage to the brakes. When loaded to capacity you may not be able to lock your brakes as electric brakes are designed to slow the trailer at a controlled rate and not.
Dexter currently produces quality products in manufacturing facilities across the US and Canada that employ state-of-the-art robotics precision welding equipment and automated machining processes. Commitment to the principles of safety quality and customer service has resulted in 60 years of excellence and over 50 million Dexter axles installed by OEMs. Electric brake controllers provide power to the magnets to actuate the trailer brakes.
Dexter Axle offers a state-of-the-art inertial controller called the Predator Series DX2. This controller features a patented pendulum design which senses the deceleration of the towing vehicle and sends a proportional voltage to the electric trailer brakes. Electric brake controllers provide power to the magnets to actuate the trailer brakes.
Dexter offers a state-of-the-art inertial controller called the Predator DX2. This controller features a patented accelerometer design which senses the deceleration of the towing vehicle and sends a proportional voltage to the electric trailer brakes. Dexter has a FordChevy adapter that was designed for those trucks in 2006 before factory in-dash brake controllers had a setting for electric over hydraulic.
According to the specs on the adapter its only necessary on Fords up to 2012 as 2013 to present Fords now have the option of setting the controller at either electric or electric. Use Free Backing brake assemblies on the axle that allow the brakes to disengage only in reverse. This is the most common method.
Use an electric solenoid valve that allows the brake fluid to bypass back to the reservoir while in reverse. The electric valve is wired to the reverse lights on the tow vehicle. Electric Brake Terminal 2 Blue Electric Brake Ground Terminal 1 White Double Filament Bulb Brown Yellow White Green Red Black Orange Brown Blue Grey 3 To Tail Running License Lights 5 Stop Left Turn 4 Battery Charge 7 Aux.
Circuit 6 Stop Right Turn 2 Electric Brake 8 Aux. Circuit Trailer Car Clearance Tail Lights Stop LH Turn Ground.