Trailer brakes grabbing without hitting brakes

[Redngoo]

First thing i would try to figure out is why is one side worn. Was there a failure on the other side and maybe a whole asembly replaced? Next if the brakes are worn badly on that one side i would replace. Then i would bleed those brakes. Another thing how much play is in the actuator? Could it be pushing itself forward by chance applying the brakes? These brakes are simple. Always push the tab on the underside off the hitch before heading out

[Bass Cat Boats]

There is a high probability that the emergency brake cable has been engaged. When this happens the cable kinks and retains position. IF the cable was ever pulled, then the small clip will be missing that retains the cable from extending under natural pressures.

When the cable is pulled it rolls around a smaller radius and internally kinks, where you do not see it. That kink retains position  and keeps the pressure lightly on the master cylinder, and brake pucks.

We caution to depress the release tab EVERY time you tow and it is on the tongues of all brake couplers (side label) also on the top of all 2020 model and later warning tags, which is located on TOP of the coupler.

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