Locking Tag Axle Tire

[ronmarabito2002]

I'm surprised that only one locks on hard braking. The reason this
occurs is because you get a major weight shift to the front axle which
unloads the tag. The fact that only one is locking simply means the
two are not adjusted the same.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rex" wrote:
> First post reading for years. Have had a tag axle, drivers side,
> that locks on hard braking. Many corrective actions taken. Started
> by replacing leaking oil seal and brakes that wheel. Adjusted slack
> adjusters myself and also local truck shop. At Bennie???
> recommendation at Bluebird hooked up guages to each line going to
> each tag axle wheel. Thought had found problem approximately 10#
> difference, BUT switched gauges and found that the guages had a 10#
> difference. Guages actually show air pressures to each side very
> close. Truck mechanic thinks it could be warped brake drum, but
> it has not been noticed when other repairs made. Before taking off
> wheel and drum again, I though that I would seek help from past
> experiences on forum.
>
> Rex Puckett
> 85PT36