Electric Brakes question
I am replacing the brakes on my 35' Fifth wheel this year. I have purchased the entire 12" X 2" 7K, brakes including backing plate. My question is what is the best way to make the electrical conne...
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slotsavegas wrote:
I am replacing the brakes on my 35' Fifth wheel this year.
I have purchased the entire 12" X 2" 7K, brakes including backing plate.
My question is what is the best way to make the electrical connections so that they do not come loose ? I don't know if I should solder and then use shrink tape, or solder and use wire nuts, or something else. Primarily keep the connection solid, dry, and prevent accidental grounding or shorts.
Anyone that has other suggestions or things to watch out for would be appreciated. I have good mechanical experience, and have replaced brakes before, just never electric.
Solder and use wire nuts. Another suggestion is to replace the wire going from one side to the other side of the axle with a bigger wire. I used #12 on mine and soldered all the connections. I could feel the improvement of the braking of the trailer the next trip out.
