*In the dark of night I could not figure out if somehow the brake
shoes are suddenly rusted in place somehow or if the shock in the
hitch is jammed.

Behind the actuation rod are the 2 cables that go to the brakes. *It
seems that the problem from this point or beyond/behind.

I suppose it is possible there is a problem with bearings or that
somehow the brakes stayed partially engaged on my last tow.

Any suggestions on how to diagnose and fix it? / where to get parts.


Sorry to hear about your bad luck. No suggestions, other than go
electric since it will prolly cost less to switch over than to fix,
and you get MUCH better brakes out of the deal. That work normal in
reverse. And don't freeze up when not used for a little while. And
don't need to be babied/greased/talked nice too etc. Should I change
my '10 reasons' to switch list my into '11 reasons' to switch to
electric brakes list? Nah, long term mechanical reliability is
already covered...

-Paul (eff surge brakes!) Hanson