Brakes
are one of the most essential parts of trailers and failing to have an
effective braking system may cause all kinds of troubles on the road, which may
even lead to fatal accidents. If you are planning to install electrical brakes
on your trailer, there are vital trailer brake
parts that you need to purchase in order to ensure that your brakes will work
once you step on that pedal. Here are four must haves:
- Mounting
flanges – these items should be attached on your trailer's axle, right
behind the existing hub assembly. Generally, most axles already have these
installed, but in case yours do not have them, you can purchase a
square-shaped, 4-bolt pattern flange, which is one of the more popular
choices available.
- Trailer hub and drum assemblies – when
shopping for these assemblies, you must look for the ones that are
compatible with the spindles of your trailer. One of the best ways to be
guided accordingly is to look at your existing bearings and seals and find
the stamped numbers.
- Trailer
brake assemblies – when searching for these, all you need to remember is
to find something that will match your flanges, and fit the hub and drum
assemblies.
- Controls and wiring – when everything is
already set up, you can now install the brake controller, along with the
proper wiring necessary for your brakes to work.
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