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Montana Man · 07-19-2019, 01:31 PM

After a long drive, I noticed the ODS rear wheel was running cooler than the other wheels via my infrared heat reader. I since manually adjusted the brake and so far so good. I then decided to "adjust" the brakes by backing the rig and stopping several times. During this process I noticed while using the manual trailer brake, the trailer brakes don't engage in reverse. However, they engage normally going forward.

It seems to me that if the brakes don't engage in reverse then the auto adjusters will not function properly. Any thoughts?

07-19-2019, 01:31 PM	#1
Montana Man Montana Master Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carson City Posts: 2,017 M.O.C. #21963	Self adjusting brake question After a long drive, I noticed the ODS rear wheel was running cooler than the other wheels via my infrared heat reader. I since manually adjusted the brake and so far so good. I then decided to "adjust" the brakes by backing the rig and stopping several times. During this process I noticed while using the manual trailer brake, the trailer brakes don't engage in reverse. However, they engage normally going forward. It seems to me that if the brakes don't engage in reverse then the auto adjusters will not function properly. Any thoughts? __________________ 2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.