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Old 11-03-2008, 06:45 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by rumbleweed View Post
On my TM the connections to the brake drums under the TM at the outer ends of the axle are made with wire nuts. These are prone to corrosion. I suggest cleaning the wires, soldering them and using heat shrink tubing. Check that connection for a high resistance connection or short.
Wire nuts should never be used on a trailer IMO.

These work great:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/200-H...mZ280281070568

I always keep a good selection of them. They have heat-shrink built into the connector and they have a sealer that seals the connector when heated. These are great for trailer and marine applications. No solder needed.
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