Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

I have a Load Rite 5 Starr trailer with brakes. When I try to back the trailer and boat into my spot, the brakes keep locking up no matter how slow I try to go. I know there is a way to over ride the brakes but I forgot how. I've had the trailer over a year and a half, used it about 40 times and never had this happen. Anyone know the secret to over riding the brakes in revers?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

The pin you use to lock in the ball needs to be moved to a spot a couple inches back. goes through the tongue and stops the surge breaks from engaging

Re: Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

drum or disc?

Re: Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

what hookierookie said....


Joe T.

Re: Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

How old is the trailer. If it is newer maybe you do not have the right plug adapter. You need a 5 wire adapter with newer trailers because the brake release valve. When you back up lights on your tow vehicle are engaged it triggers this seleniod to release braking.

Re: Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

Thanks guys. It was the connector plug. It had gotten pretty corroded, I cleaned it up and it works like new.
The over ride was was hookierookie said, I just couldn't remember what they told me when I bought the trailer. That's what old age will do to you.

Re: Over riding trailer brakes when backing up??
 

Seems like a common problem. I've seen many peepz having problems backing up! *&%$#@X+*&