New and used trailers, used vehicles and trailer service in Jacksonville and Franklin, IL.

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Jacksonville: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Sun Closed. Franklin: Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sat BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Sun Closed.

Franklin service shop

Trailer brake repair in Franklin, IL

Electric and hydraulic surge brakes are what stop the weight behind your truck. Our Franklin shop inspects, adjusts and repairs trailer brakes on the trailers we sell and on most other makes.

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What is included

  • Electric brake inspection and adjustment
  • Hydraulic surge brake inspection
  • Brake shoes, magnets and hardware replaced when worn
  • Checking the breakaway switch and battery
  • Test of the brakes with the trailer connected

Signs you need it

  • The trailer pushes the truck when you slow down
  • Brakes grab, pull to one side or lock up
  • Your brake controller shows no connection or a fault
  • Grinding or squealing from the wheels
  • It has been a long time since anyone looked at them

We will look at your trailer and tell you what we find before we do the work.

A trailer hub with the drum off during brake work in the Flatlander shop

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Tell us about your trailer and what is going on. We will call or text to get you on the schedule.

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Our Franklin shop

Trailer brakes: common questions

Where can I get trailer brakes repaired near Jacksonville, IL?

Flatlander Trailer Sales repairs trailer brakes at our shop at 117 Mill St in Franklin, IL, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We inspect, adjust and repair electric and hydraulic surge brakes on the trailers we sell and on most other makes, including the breakaway switch and battery.

Use the form on this page, or call or text (217) 673-0773 to get on the schedule.

Why does my trailer push my truck when I brake?

In the Flatlander Trailer Sales shop, a trailer that pushes the truck usually means the trailer brakes are not doing their share. Common causes are worn or out-of-adjustment brakes, a wiring problem between the truck and trailer, or a brake controller that needs its gain set. We check the trailer side and tell you what we find.

Request a brake check with the form on this page.

Who works on hydraulic surge trailer brakes near Franklin, IL?

Flatlander Trailer Sales services both hydraulic surge brakes and electric brakes at our Franklin shop, 117 Mill St. We inspect the system, replace worn parts and test the brakes before the trailer goes home. Tell us what your trailer has when you request service so we plan for it.

Call or text (217) 673-0773, or use the request form on this page.

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