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So I'm back to this question again. I thought we had it settled when we were
going to have someone else build us a trailer, but now that we're going to build it ourselves, all options are open again. I looked back at the answers from the April 10, 2003 thread "Trailer Brake Questions" and at other sources on the web. Any other information or comment would be welcome and appreciated. ELECTRIC BRAKES + More control over the braking + The brakes work in reverse, which might help at the ramp - Might cost more ? - Can't use in (salt) water (Some people said they use in water without problem. Maybe special/newer models) - Any tow vehicle has to be wired for it. - Have to have & maintain a backup battery on the trailer to activate the brakes in an emergency separation. ELECTRIC over HYDRAULIC: This is where the controller is electric but that controlls a hydraulic master cylinder. + Still have the finer control of electiric. + The brakes work in reverse + No problem in water as the electric is no in the water. - Higher cost? - Tow vehicle has to be wired for it. - Have to have & maintain a backup battery on the trailer to activate the brakes in an emergency separation. HYDRAULIC-SURGE: + Self contained on the trailer, no special wiring on vehicle + Works fine, possibly lower cost. + Can have free-backing brakes or reverse-lockout-solenoid so brakes are not active when backing. - Breaks do not work in reverse...which you might want on a steep/slippery ramp. - May be illegal in some states ?? QUESTION: On a hydraulic system, if there was any problem with one fitting or line would that mean the breaks on all four wheels (dual-axel trailer) would stop working? |
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