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Old 03-22-2011 | 11:08 AM
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I have a triple axle trailer towing a 38 foot Cigarette. I installed electric over hydraulic drum brakes myself. When I hit the brakes, there is about a 3-4 second delay before they kick in. Any suggestions on what I did wrong? Mabye I did not bleed the brakes in the correct order.
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Old 03-22-2011 | 12:32 PM
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If I had to guess, I would say air in the line, just like you were thinking. I bled them from front to back at each caliper going in order. Mine had a delay when I change brake fluid. Fixed the problem. However mine are not drums, they are discs.
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What controller?
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Old 03-22-2011 | 01:22 PM
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What controller?
I purchased the Tekonsha P3 Electric Brake Controller. When it engages, I can really stop fast. It's that delay which scares me.
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Old 03-23-2011 | 06:58 AM
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If I had to guess, I would say air in the line, just like you were thinking. I bled them from front to back at each caliper going in order. Mine had a delay when I change brake fluid. Fixed the problem. However mine are not drums, they are discs.
I thought you are suppose to go from back to front?
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If the delay is in the time before the pump kicks on, I don't see air in the lines being the issue, but in the controller?
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Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
If the delay is in the time before the pump kicks on, I don't see air in the lines being the issue, but in the controller?
The pump comes on as soon as I hit the brake. Maybe I should bleed the brakes front to back, instead of back to front.
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Is there a delay built into the box ??
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Old 03-23-2011 | 11:48 AM
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Are you sure the shoes are adjusted properly? Maybe they are not out close enough to the drum and it takes a second or two for them to make contact???? I would also re-bleed the system and be sure you have good clean fluid at all the wheel cylinders. I have always bled brakes starting from the furthest point.
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Old 03-23-2011 | 06:06 PM
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I don't think it makes a difference in front to back or back to front but the adjustment will absolutely cause a delay. I bleed mine both ways each time anyway since I'm not sure. Adjust out until I can't spin the wheel then back off 10 clicks.
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