Brake Fault Finding Chart - Al-Ko; Fault - Braking Is One-Sided; Fault - The Trailer Brakes During Mild Decelerations; Fault - The Trailer Brakes Snatch When Braking - Bailey Motorhomes Owner's Manual

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General
5.6

BRAKE FAULT FINDING CHART - AL-KO

FAULT - Braking is one-sided

5.6.1
Cause
Incorrect adjustment at wheel.
Brake cable seized.
Brake lining contaminated with grease.
5.6.2

FAULT - The trailer brakes during mild decelerations

Cause
Shock absorber in overrun device weak or
ineffective.
Brakes overadjusted.
5.6.3

FAULT - The trailer brakes snatch when braking

Cause
Brakes overadjusted.
Brake cable sticking.
Brakes under adjusted.
Shock absorber weak or ineffective.
Drawshaft sticking.
5.6.4

FAULT - Brake judder

Cause
Linings contaminated with grease.
Failure of bond between lining and shoe.
Distorted/cracked drum.
Drums have rusty patches on braking
surface.

FAULT - Trailer brakes lock up when reversing

5.6.5
Cause
Brakes overadjusted.
Reverse lever not functioning.
5-12
Cure
Adjust as described.
Free off cable or replace.
Replace brake shoe assemblies.
Cure
Examine and replace if necessary.
Re-adjust as described.
Cure
Re-adjust as described.
Examine, free off cable or replace.
Check complete brake transmission system
and re-adjust if necessary.
Replace.
Check over full stroke, lubricate if necessary.
Cure
Replace brake shoe assemblies.
Replace brake shoe assembly.
Replace.
Clean up with sandpaper and wipe out with
meths.
Cure
Re-adjust as described.
Check action and rectify.