2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
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When Braking, Brakes Repeatedly Come
on and Release. Braking Is Not Smooth,
Called “Chucking”
Possible Cause Remedy
Loose hitch or ball Correct as necessary
Not enough tongue
weight or shocks on
tow vehicle too soft
Correct as necessary
Air in the brake lines. Bleed the brake lines
Contaminated brake
linings.
Fix the cause of the contamination, which
will likely be a leaky wheel cylinder or hub
grease seal; replace the linings and clean
the braking surface on the rotor.
Corroded master
cylinder bore or rust
from the brake line
Replace the actuator master cylinder
Breakaway cable has
been pulled
Reset the push rod release bracket
Brake line kinked Eliminate the kink. If found on a steel
brake line, the line should be replaced
Brakes Not Operating or
Performing Poorly
Possible Cause Remedy
Worn out brake
shoes or disc brake
pads
Replace the brake shoes/pads on both
sides of the axles and check the drums/
rotors for wear or damage
Foreign material
in the brake unit
assembly
Clean thoroughly. Replace the shoes and
linings if contaminated
Insucient amount
of hydraulic fluid.
Fill the reservoir and bleed the brakes;
Check for leaks
Broken lines or
pinched line
Replace faulty lines and bleed the brakes
Seized actuator
master cylinder
prevents piston from
stroking
Replace actuator master cylinder
Corrosion/rust keeps
brake from operating
Replace damaged components or entire
brake assembly as required
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