Does any not pull their emergency trailer brake cable?
I am now on my second trailer, and never have pulled it. I have always had a fear that the brakes would lock up. Any one else feel the same ! Guy
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Guy Roan wrote:
I am now on my second trailer, and never have pulled it.
I have always had a fear that the brakes would lock up.
Any one else feel the same !
Guy
Hmm.. just how do you KNOW if the brakes and or the switch will work under an actual break away emergency if you NEVER "test" it by pulling the pin?
Yes, your brakes WILL lock up.. BUT ONLY AS LONG AS THE PIN IS PULLED OUT.
Put the pin back in and the brakes WILL go free.
It is a very important AND REQUIRED SAFETY DEVICE.
There IS a reason some states like mine FORCE folks to have state inspections on trailers with brakes.. My state WILL flunk the inspection if you cannot demonstrate WORKING BREAKAWAY SYSTEM.
I ALWAYS check mine EVERY TIME I HITCH UP.
I pull the pin and then try pulling forward.
Working breakaway system should lock the wheels.
Putting the pin back in should go free and I am able to drive on.
I will not take my trailer out on public roads without knowing if the system is working.
Those switches are out in the weather and DO go bad, wiring also can go bad and for heavens sake make sure you have a CHARGED 12V battery hooked up on your trailer..
