Trailer Hub problems.

So I recently re-packed all the bearings with grease on my trailer. I towed it for 10 miles and felt the rear axle w/ brakes and the hubs were pretty hot. The brake axle both had hot hubs and the other was fine. I really don't think its a bearing issue but a brake issue. I think the brakes are dragging. The trailer is a 2001 Extreme for a tige 21ft, dual axle, leaf springs, bearing buddy.

What are the main causes for brakes sticking and how can I easily fix it? I only have 1 day to fix it then leaving for a lake trip. I will be towing with a F350 diesel so my last resort would be to disconnect the brakes. What is the best way to do that also?

I had the same problem. It was caused by the emergency break-away system in the hitch. It was sticking and would hold the brakes on.

Ended up being the brake pads, the pads separated and the material was getting wedged up against the rotor. I just removed the brakes altogether for now. The super duty shouldn't have a problem with a 21ft boat.

On our 2000 eagle trailer the brake cylinder seized up causing the pads to rub rub rub which would heat up the grease, the hubs would go dry and I cooked a bearing... scary time. Nothing bad happened luckily