I picked my boat up yesterday from the shop that de-winterized it and I had an issue with the trailer brakes locking up when I tried to reverse. After playing with the bumper to trailer wiring connectors I was finally able to get the brakes to release while going in reverse. <BR> <BR>I think this is due to the connections on the male and female end being dirty. Is there a solution or type of brush that I can use to clean them? <BR> <BR>If this sounds like another issue what do you think it could be? (I will take the tralier in to get the brakes and bearings checked next week, but I wanted to use the boat this weekend)

Your best bet is to cut the ends off the cables and attach new connectors.

Hey Winston, <BR>If it's just a connection problem, maybe just try a wire brush to clean things up a bit. If your using a 7 round - 5 flat adapter, then the connections inside the adapter can get messed up too. Probably just need to replace it then. <BR> <BR>If driving a late model GM truck &amp; using the typical 7 round - 4 flat adapter, you need the 5 flat plug to get the trailer brakes enabled/disabled when in reverse, or you have to get out &amp; connect pin 4 to something hot (pin 2 by the ground) &amp; that should disable your brakes. Just be sure to get it reconnected correctly once you are going forward again. <BR> <BR>Trax pad is on it's way to you as we speak.... USPS should email you with any status as it goes on it's way.

I turned out to be a bad ground wire connection on the trailer. I was able to fix it in a couple of minutes though. (I'm paying the price for the previous owner using the boat in salt water a few times. The boat is fine, but the trailer has had some issues.) <BR> <BR>Thx guys