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Old 02-04-2013, 03:55 AM   #1
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 04:15 AM   #2
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 04:22 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 02-04-2013, 04:27 AM   #4
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 12:40 PM   #5
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 01:15 PM   #6
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 01:36 PM   #7
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 02:36 PM   #8
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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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Old 02-04-2013, 04:22 PM   #9
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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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