5th Wheel Brakes (1 Viewer)

[andynkim]

Hi All
I have a dragging brake on my 5th wheel, on checking it out the Magnet is totally cooked and had jammed the brake on so the question is where can I buy a new brake magnet?

I have not checked the other 3 yet but I suspect someone used the electric over run switch as a handbrake or there brake controller was not working properly.

Cheers All

Andy.

 

[Sundowners]

Hi
connect the magnet and place a compass next to the wheel ---if it goes a bit scatty---you know it works.
If the magnet is off the wheel (or brakedrum off) it will be easy to place a small piece of steel on it.
You will need to know the make of brake (although I think they will have the same magnets) and the colour of the feed wire, this tells the 'power' of the magnet.
Do a search for Al-ko brakes ----my brain has left me---I can't remember the make of most brakes/axles. Do a Google search for RV electric brake parts.
Try STT---but I probably bought their last magnets !!!!!!!!
Don't be afraid to order direct from US if you can't get them here, You should receive them within a week, only fit in axle sets, they will not be expensive (depending on current exchange rates !!!)
Nigel

 

[Sundowners]

Hi again
I just re-read your post, it sounds like the controller was not wired correctly, or was set up wrong.
If you don't have the instructions to set yours up---Google it and download it.
If you have to replace the brake-drum, the shipping will cost loads but the drum is cheap.
I think I bought mine direct from Al-Ko in US
Nigel
DEXTER axels is the main axle/brake Co.

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[andynkim]

Cheers Nigel
The magnet still works in as much as it magnetises when power is applied , I have bought from the states before so will have a look. they are ALKO hubs with GREEN wires on the magets.

I will have a look at the other 3 hubs and if they are OK then perhaps this brake seized on for some other reason and thats what cooked the magnet.

Thanks again

Andy.

 

[Andy - V8 Diesel]

Hi there try here for parts and lots of good info hope it helps they ship to the UK as well :thumb:

http://www.championtrailers.com/index.html#INDEX




Andy:thumb:

 

[Sundowners]

Hi
IF--I remember correctly-----there is a return spring fitted to the assembly, I assume this is intact and fitted ???
Nigel

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[andynkim]

Hi
I will be taking both drums off the same side at the weekend and will compare.

Cheers all

Andy.