[cesurman]

This story begins with the replacement of 6 backing plates and 5 drums on a 34' Airstream trailer. The work was done by a firm that maufactures and services trailers of all types and sizes. The service manager said that one drum was in good shape and did not need to be replaced.

After the installation, the brakes worked too well. The stops were very jerky at all speeds even with the Jordan controller set at it's lowest setting of 5 amps. Also the sqealing noise was terrible.

On the first trip one wheel locked up frequently ruining a tire. The brakes have been inspected and readjusted twice. I replaced the brake controller with a Tekonsha Prodigy.

The brakes are working better but they are still very noisey and lock up occasionally with the Prodigy set at only 3.5.

Your suggestions for resolving these problems will be greatly appreciated.