12x2" Brake differences
I have 5200 lb axles. I'm about to start working on the brakes to deal with a short (according to the brake controller). I'm considering getting some self adjusting brakes. I see that I can get fi...
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westend wrote:
Very likely. I'd suggest to pull the original wiring and wire the brakes using a Star configuration.
I now have a star configuration. Each wheel has a 10 gauge drop from the frame at the wheel and then they all connect at a bus bar near the rear axle with a 10 gauge run to the front. These are all protected by the plastic corrugated bottom cover. I cut an access hole to get to the bus bar.
This should be much better than the 14 gauge.
Huntindog wrote:
Since I boondock, I'd much prefer the wires inside the tube... Never had any issues with that at all. Sagebrush etc. will snag any exposed wires such as those zip tied to the outside of the tube.
I'm hoping the springs provide some protection for the wire where they drop through the corrugated plastic. I don't offroad with the trailer so road debris would be my main concern.
