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CaLBaR
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Jun 10, 2013

Anyone upgrade brake wiring - does it improve braking?

I have been tossing around changing the brake wiring from what looks like 14 gauge to 8 or 10 gauge wire. Has anyone done this and noticed an improvement in braking from the trailer. I don't want to...
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hmknightnc
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Haven't done it on the FW but upgraded the Tri-Axle 18k# GVWR gooseneck horse trailer wiring to 8ga, STAR configeration, and outside axle wiring runs. Made a huge difference in stopping that heavy SOB. The FW brakes currently work fine so haven't bothered yet but first good excuse and I'll do it too.

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