Owner`s manual

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General
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5.6 BRAKE FAULT FINDING CHART - AL-KO
5.6.1 FAULT - Braking is one-sided
Cause Cure
Incorrect adjustment at wheel. Adjust as described.
Brake cable seized. Free off cable or replace.
Brake lining contaminated with grease. Replace brake shoe assemblies.
5.6.2 FAULT - The trailer brakes during mild decelerations
Cause Cure
Shock absorber in overrun device weak or Examine and replace if necessary.
ineffective.
Brakes overadjusted. Re-adjust as described.
5.6.3 FAULT - The trailer brakes snatch when braking
Cause Cure
Brakes overadjusted. Re-adjust as described.
Brake cable sticking. Examine, free off cable or replace.
Brakes under adjusted. Check complete brake transmission system
and re-adjust if necessary.
Shock absorber weak or ineffective. Replace.
Drawshaft sticking. Check over full stroke, lubricate if necessary.
5.6.4 FAULT - Brake judder
Cause Cure
Linings contaminated with grease. Replace brake shoe assemblies.
Failure of bond between lining and shoe. Replace brake shoe assembly.
Distorted/cracked drum. Replace.
Drums have rusty patches on braking Clean up with sandpaper and wipe out with
surface. meths.
5.6.5 FAULT - Trailer brakes lock up when reversing
Cause Cure
Brakes overadjusted. Re-adjust as described.
Reverse lever not functioning. Check action and rectify.
Ground surface too soft or slippery. Cover immediate area with matting or similar
firmer product.