Trailer brakes question

[CROW]

I have a legend 27' inline with brakes on both axles. The brakes aren't working. I traced power all the way back to the magnets, but they don't click. Is it possible that all 4 magnets went out? It's only 2 years old.

 

[ADRENALINE]

Check the ground from truck to trailer, just because you have power doesn't mean you have a good enough ground to engage the brakes.

 

[autolodge]

voltage

Also, check the voltage. Is it Max battery voltage when you hit the manual override on the brake controller? When you pull your drums off, does the magnet have a smooth surface to ride on or is it rusty (if rusty, a scotch lock wheel and wizzer will clean it fast) Do the magnet cams move freely? are the shoes adjusted out all the way? I hate trailer brakes, I always end up fighting them.

 

[CROW]

Also, check the voltage. Is it Max battery voltage when you hit the manual override on the brake controller? When you pull your drums off, does the magnet have a smooth surface to ride on or is it rusty (if rusty, a scotch lock wheel and wizzer will clean it fast) Do the magnet cams move freely? are the shoes adjusted out all the way? I hate trailer brakes, I always end up fighting them.

Yes, max voltage on manual override. The magnet looks good, no rust. Everything moves freely and seems to be adjusted properly. I'm no impressed with the way this Legend was wired, lots of Scotch-locks used to connect wires...

 

[autolodge]

Ground?

All four wheels off the ground, manual overide on, 12V to all magnets and none move? gotta be a bad ground. Check ground at your plug and check the ground on your truck.

 

[CROW]

Ended up being bad magnets.