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Brake wiring
I replaced the brakes (backing plates and all) on my 2007 Montana Mountaineer 342 PHT. It had the 6000 pound brakes and I replaced them with the Dexter 7000 pound self adjusting brakes. I adjusted until I got a slight drag. I was a mechanic for 15 years, so I have a half an idea of what I am doing. But, the new brakes were almost non-existent. The magnets in the 7000 pound are supposed to be heavier duty than the 6000. The wiring in the trailer belly appeared to be 14 gauge, but could have been 16. All the wiring for the controller is 12 and going to the trailer plug is 12. But, Dexter recommends 10 gauge throughout. I really don't want to rewire the truck, so I am going to compromise and use 10 gauge in the belly to the axle and inside the front axle going across, then 12 to the magnets on all wheels. Hopefully, this will cut down on resistance enough to get good braking action. If I can find a good place to do it, I will ground the magnets as close as possible keeping the wire short. I am also thinking of a common ground in addition since I know that most problems are caused by bad grounds.
Has any one else had weak brakes after replacing them with the 7000 pound type?
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