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02-04-2013, 03:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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Brake question?????
Ok along with a split galley tank this trip, my P3 brake controller turns red and says I got an "Overload", which means I guess I got a short somewhere. I still got to trace it out and figure out if it is the controller, the wiring or the trailer brakes. Odds are it is likely gonna end up being the magnets on the trailer brakes. If I trace it back to them I am gonna just buy new brake assmeblies since they are around $50-$60. My question is,,,I have 6000 lb axles but I see that the brake assemblies for 7000 lb axles are the same size. Are they actually the same assembly or is the actuator, magnets, springs, etc heavier then the 6000 lb ones. And if they are would it be better to buy the heavier assemblies or am I thinking wrong here. And have people who went to the self adjusting brakes had good luck with them. .......Thanks
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02-04-2013, 04:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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The 7k brakes will bolt right on. The 7K has a more agressive lining, other than that I believe everything else is the same. I replace ours with the 7k self adjusters 2 years ago and so far they are working great. Dexter still recommends taking apart to inspect brakes and repack bearings once a year
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02-04-2013, 04:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Unknown
Posts: 436
M.O.C. #6570
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we also went with the 7k self adjusters on our 3400. Had them on for 2 years before trading and no issues at all.
Phil
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02-04-2013, 04:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,169
M.O.C. #6433
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Check your brake wiring closely, especially where it comes out of the little holes in the axles.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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02-04-2013, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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I too have 6000lb axles which are (5500lb) and put 7000lb brake on them. I made the call to Dexter and found them much cheaper elsewhere. Easy job, and it gave me a chance to look over the brake wires through out the camper!
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02-04-2013, 01:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arroyo Grande
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #6460
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Dave, I have a 2007 3000RK. Most of the times that I have a trailer fault notice, it's coming from the right rear wheel. Check the magnet brake actuating arm that will wear into, or cut, the wiring . The short happens where the brake wire crosses the arm just short of the magnet. While the brake drum is off, check the wire under the wire clips. I've found really small nicks in the wires there too. Bill
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02-04-2013, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
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M.O.C. #12096
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Thanks to all....after checking out the wiring it was in the first wheel I checked the drivers side rear. Right where it goes into the axle there is a very, very small nick in the wires. I kinda find it hard to believe that was causing the problem but once I pulled it out the "overcharge" went away. So I cleaned it up and taped it off and still no Overcharge so hopefully that was it. If not I at least know it is probably the wire inside the axle. So new brake assemblies put off for awhile longer. Now to take it into the dealer and see what happened to the rear gray tank....At least my ext. warranty company is still in business when I called, so that is a step in the right direction.-----Crossthread I'll keep that right rear in mind if it happens again...ahh hell should just say when it happens again lol lol
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02-04-2013, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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Mine shows a short after driving in the rain, i believe it is in the back of the plugin on the pickup. It continues to work without a problem.
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02-04-2013, 04:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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That was the problem, mine showed "overload" and also says "No Brake"....believe me I had no brakes in the trailer. Lucky I was not doing a panic stop and had plenty of room and was only bout 15 mile from home on back roads. In heavy rain I have had the controller light up like I had a trailer on, but it worked fine in heavy rain when I did have the trailer on. Go figure???
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