Dexter Axle Electric Brakes Troubleshooting

Next check the power wire going to the brake assembly with a multimeter btmt15 if needed and make sure that there is no power on this circuit when the trailer is connected to the truck and the brakes and brake controller are not activated.

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Improperly wired or inoperativecontroller. Dexter axle does not recommend the use of brakes on small touring trailers designed to be pulled by motorcycles. Dexter axle offers a state of the art inertial controller called the predator dx. A secondary issue is the spontaneous and unexpected actuation of the brakes.

Therefore with any electric brake problem except a noise in the brakes start by checking the controller. Grease or oil on. Many times when electric brakes fail or work too abruptly locking up the wheels with even light brake pedal pressure the problem is in the brake controller settings. Medium duty air brakes troubleshooting.

This controller features a patented accelerometer design which senses the deceleration of the towing vehicle and sends a proportional voltage to the electric trailer brakes. Medium duty axle identification. The dexter magnet is not a polarized component. Medium duty electric brakes troubleshooting.

If there is residual power on the output wire check the truck and trailer connectors to be sure there is no corrosion or wiring issues causing a bleed over of power on the circuit. Use one wire to connect to power from the brake controller and use the other to attach to the ground. Proper control of the brakes on these vehicles can be very difficult. Do not ground each brake individually to the trailer frame or structure.

Check for broken wires loose connections and improper grounding or faulty connector plug between car trailer. Medium duty axle installation. Electric brake controllers provide power to the magnets to actuate the trailer brakes. Medium duty air brakes.

Medium duty electric brakes. Rewire controller check controller operation.