Bailey AL-KO AKS Stabiliser, Chassis & Braking System (2012 Model Year, Pegasus)
Sourced from Bailey's 2012 model year owner's manual for the Pegasus range. If your caravan is a different age or range, some details — such as the exact control panel brand or chassis-component generation actually fitted — may not match. Always cross-check against the handbook that came with your specific caravan.
Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix
| Error Code / Indicator | Symptom / Meaning | Step-by-Step DIY Fix | Suggested Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Braking is one-sided Possible Cause: Incorrect adjustment at wheel | Adjust as described. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Braking is one-sided Possible Cause: Brake cable seized | Free off cable or replace. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Braking is one-sided Possible Cause: Brake lining contaminated with grease | Replace brake shoe assemblies. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes during mild decelerations Possible Cause: Shock absorber in overrun device weak or ineffective | Examine and replace if necessary. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes during mild decelerations Possible Cause: Brakes overadjusted | Re-adjust as described. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes snatch when braking Possible Cause: Brakes overadjusted | Re-adjust as described. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes snatch when braking Possible Cause: Brake cable sticking | Examine, free off cable or replace. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes snatch when braking Possible Cause: Brakes under adjusted | Check complete brake transmission system and re-adjust if necessary. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes snatch when braking Possible Cause: Shock absorber weak or ineffective | Replace. | DIY Safe |
N/A | The trailer brakes snatch when braking Possible Cause: Drawshaft sticking | Check over full stroke, lubricate if necessary. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Brake judder Possible Cause: Linings contaminated with grease | Replace brake shoe assemblies. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Brake judder Possible Cause: Failure of bond between lining and shoe | Replace brake shoe assembly. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Brake judder Possible Cause: Distorted/cracked drum | Replace. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Brake judder Possible Cause: Drums have rusty patches on braking surface | Clean up with sandpaper and wipe out with meths. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes lock up when reversing Possible Cause: Brakes overadjusted | Re-adjust as described. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes lock up when reversing Possible Cause: Reverse lever not functioning | Check action and rectify. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes lock up when reversing Possible Cause: Ground surface too soft or slippery | Cover immediate area with matting or similar firmer product. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes inoperative Possible Cause: Brakes underadjusted | Check action and rectify. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes inoperative Possible Cause: Lining contamination | Replace brake shoe assemblies. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes inoperative Possible Cause: Seized cables | Free off or replace. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Trailer brakes inoperative Possible Cause: Linings worn out | Replace brake shoe assemblies. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Hot brakes Possible Cause: Brakes overadjusted | Re-adjust as described. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Hot brakes Possible Cause: Pull-off spring broken | Replace spring. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Hot brakes Possible Cause: Seized cables | Free off or replace. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Handbrake will not hold trailer on slope Possible Cause: Incorrect adjustment at spring cylinder | Re-adjust as described. | DIY Safe |