trailer brakes not releasing

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  1. 377pete

    377pete Light Load Member

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    Found problem. It was trailer protection valve. I put an old one from a tractor that was parting out. Fixed it. Thanks guys
     
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  3. BigRod2015

    BigRod2015 Bobtail Member

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  4. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    trailer protection valve - also called PREV (park release and emergency valve). Usually it fails with oil from worn comressor.
     
  5. Rodriguezalfred15

    Rodriguezalfred15 Bobtail Member

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    Hello pablo, I have a problem with my 2000 utility 53 trailer brakes won't release, need help, thanks
     
  6. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    wont releasing service brakes ore park spring brakes?

    about the conditions to release brakes
    1. red glad hand got over 80-90 PSI pressure (red knob pressed)
    2. Trailer air tank got enought air. over 80 PSI

    It is not all. Some trailers are equipped with knobs of manual trailer brake control. For example for workshop operations ore for yard/port towing operations

    in 2000 there were trailers w.o spring brakers. They had trolley brake
     
  7. Rodriguezalfred15

    Rodriguezalfred15 Bobtail Member

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    T thank you very much to respond I did fix the problem and it was involved in a chamber it was leaking internal so thank you very much for you to respond to my message I really appreciate it
     
  8. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    now you understand why is this valve is called safety valve.

    u cant drive vehicle with massive air leak
     
  9. Rodriguezalfred15

    Rodriguezalfred15 Bobtail Member

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    O yes I do understand now
     
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