trailer brakes locking up/ hopping

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by ColumbiaBoB, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. RoadRanger^^

    RoadRanger^^ Medium Load Member

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    Hello there, I’m having the same issue Wabash 2011 dry van, after replacing brake shoes and drums trailer is all hopping jumping and barely brakes. did you ever figure it out what was wrong ?
     
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  3. Nash87

    Nash87 Bobtail Member

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    I’m having the same trailer brake issue. I’m thinking foot valve on tractor also
     
  4. Gidgey

    Gidgey Bobtail Member

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    I would go with a less aggressive shoe. I’ve had this problem. Seems to be working fine now.
     
  5. Gidgey

    Gidgey Bobtail Member

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    You could try a less aggressive brake lining. I’ve ran into this problem before.
     
  6. RoadRanger^^

    RoadRanger^^ Medium Load Member

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    what do you mean when you say less agressive brake lining ?
     
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