Topic: Problem with 1 brake on trailer.

Participant

I have an 08 P2 with tandem axle trailer. I have 1 of the brakes that is tight on the rotor. If I jack it up and try to spin it it is real tight, but if I spin the rear wheel on the other side that wheel spins free. I back the caliper off a little but after driving it a few miles the brake is tight again. Any tthing hat may be causing this.

porkybass

Participant

Most likely your caliper is going bad witch will require replacement. If you have caught it early enough and has not damaged your rotor you will be good and just have to replace the one caliper but if it has chewed thru the pads and put grooves in the rotor you will need to replace the rotor also. Most liley the pads on that side have been worn down substantially but if the pads on the other side look good and have alot of life left in them most of the time you can buy a loaded caliper that will come with pads in it and your good to go. if the pads are looking grim on both sides then just buy a set of pads and replace the caliper and pads on the one side and replace the pads on the other side. Be sure to lubricate the slide pins for both calipers when doing this also.