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uhftx · 05-14-2006, 01:28 AM

Hey Guys,

Don't forget that this item can also be used to check the braking action.
I borrow one from work when I need to. It would be nice to have one on board all the time though.

After you hook up and tow for a short distance. Using the trailer brakes normally. I can pull over and shoot the beam through the steel rim slots and hit the brake drum. There may be temperature variations and this tells me which of the 4 brakes (8 shoes total 2/wheel) are not making the same contact with the drum.

I don't have specific numbers. Just looking for some balance between all 4 brake drums.

05-14-2006, 01:28 AM	#8
uhftx Montana Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hudson Posts: 480 M.O.C. #2446	Hey Guys, Don't forget that this item can also be used to check the braking action. I borrow one from work when I need to. It would be nice to have one on board all the time though. After you hook up and tow for a short distance. Using the trailer brakes normally. I can pull over and shoot the beam through the steel rim slots and hit the brake drum. There may be temperature variations and this tells me which of the 4 brakes (8 shoes total 2/wheel) are not making the same contact with the drum. I don't have specific numbers. Just looking for some balance between all 4 brake drums. __________________ Chris Donna and Oliver the rescue Dog. Old 3255RL It is a weekend warrior and less than 15K miles. Mostly sits at the house. Home is where the heart is.