As long as there isn't any flames or smoke, you are probably good. There are way too many variables to give a good number, speed, ambient temperature, weight of trailer, how long you were on the brakes, and probably more. Shortly after we left the Western Region Rally at Coos Bay, OR this past June, a fairly new fifth wheel came blowing by us on the 101. Maybe 20 miles later we caught up with the same rig on the side of the road, smoke billowing out from his brakes. I suspect his excessive speed and the winding road may have contributed to the excess heat in his drums. The safest thing to do is not riding the brakes.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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