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Woodtroll
Explorer
Aug 23, 2019

Rewiring Trailer Brakes - How to Allow for Axle Movement?

Hello, folks, I am planning to rewire my travel trailer axle brakes using a 12/2 commercial brake wire such as this: https://www.nassaunationalcable.com/12-gauge-2-conductor-duplex-brake-cable.h...
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time2roll
Nomad
Aug 23, 2019
A smooth curve will flex just fine. Allow just enough slack to be jacked up by the frame. I would keep the wire away from the tire in case of failure.

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