Is Your Trailer Brake Magnet Bad? Here's How To Tell.

Are your trailer brakes not working like they should? If you’re thinking it’s the brake magnet, you need to know whether it’s actually the problem. In this video, The TrailerSmith shows you how to diagnose a trailer brake magnet to determine if you have a bad magnet, a wiring issue, or another problem in the trailer brake system. We’ll look at what to check, how to test the magnet and how to avoid replacing unnecessary parts. The goal isn’t to replace parts until the brakes work. It’s to find the actual problem, first. If you’re troubleshooting brakes that are weak, inconsistent or completely not working, this is a simple test that’s worth knowing how to do. And as always……Tighten The Lug Nuts! If this video helps you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it. 👇NEED THE PARTS OR TOOLS? Klein Multimeter https://link.amazon/B02HBLuXJ Lisle Test Light https://amzn.to/4tGeVjJ Brake Parts Cleaner https://link.amazon/B027XsHB7 ½” 50-250 ft lbTorque Wrench https://amzn.to/3UrNNZU 1” 200-1000 ft lb Heavy Duty Torque Wrench https://amzn.to/4wY64LQ 1/2” Drive Lug Nut Socket Set https://amzn.to/4qKKSaA OLIGHT Flat Flashlight https://amzn.to/47gvLMX Shop Towels In A Box https://amzn.to/3SgG7FL Scott Shop Paper Towels https://amzn.to/4k0NTzN Black Lightning Nitrile Gloves https://amzn.to/49rx1Po Lug Nut Torque Sequences https://www.etrailer.com/question-539... DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support future videos. Check out Texas Custom Trailers for your next new trailer! They also have a full service shop and parts sales! Tell them The TrailerSmith sent you! www.txcustomtrailers.com Watch Next:    • DIY Trailer Brake Adjustment      • DIY Trailer Bearing Repack – Step By Step ...      • How To Burnish Your Trailer Brakes      • Packing Bearings.  When, Why, How?      • How To Diagnose Electric Trailer Brakes      • Is It Time for New Brake Drums?   Subscribe to the channel:    / thetrailersmith   Follow Me: Facebook -   / thetrailersmith   Instagram-   / thetrailersmith   YouTube-    / thetrailersmith   #TrailerMaintenance #DIYTrailerRepair #utilitytrailer #texascustomtrailers #towing #trailerrepair #mechanic #diytrailer #trailers #TheTrailerSmith #towingtips #utilitytrailer #RVLife #DIYRV #TrailerLife #TrailerTips #TrailerTroubleshooting #checkyourlugnuts #trailerbrakes #electricbrakes #brake magnet