has anyone ever removed the entire electric brake system from a travel trailer and what does it entail. Do I need to remove the wheel hubs to do it ? Do I have to cap off any of the wires from the tow vehicle so they won't be hot when the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle? I want to get rid of the whole system on a tiny trailerJack L

You didn't say how tiny this trailer is so before you do anything you need to verify with your DMV to see if you are required to have brakes on your trailer. Second if they are installed by the manufacturer I would think there was a reason. Other than that I would just cut the brake wire, leave the brakes installed. Or cut wires at solenoids, and remove brake shoes/pads.Most importantly brakes are installed on trailers for safe operation on the road

^^^^ What he said^^^^If it has brakes, I'd leave them alone. They are there for a reason.

I really don't get this whole question? Don't want brakes for some reason? Just take the wire off of the plug and tape it up. Done.But why would you want to do this? For the life of me I can't figure this one out?

Just abandon in place. Why cut and remove wire? Are you removing the entire braking system such as drums and shoes??

You can just leave the operating parts of the brakes in place and remove/cut the connection to the brake system wiring. If you cut the wire close to the trailer umbilical connection, you can cover the end of the cut wire with a wire nut and tape. You could also remove the connecting wire from the termination in the trailer umbilical connector.To remove the brake operating parts, you will need to remove wheel and the hub. The outer bearing will typically come off with the hub. Next, remove the drum. The typical brake assembly is fastened onto a backing plate that attaches to the axle with four bolts. Cut the connecting wire and remove the four bolts. The whole brake assembly and backing plate will then come off the axle. To reassemble, you may wish to remove the operating parts of the brake assembly and attach the backing plate onto the axle (keeps drum clean for future brake installation). Reattach the drum and hub, making sure the bearings are seated correctly.

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Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Mar 22, 2017
I really don't get this whole question? Don't want brakes for some reason? Just take the wire off of the plug and tape it up. Done.

But why would you want to do this? For the life of me I can't figure this one out?
drsteve
Explorer
Mar 22, 2017
^^^^ What he said^^^^

If it has brakes, I'd leave them alone. They are there for a reason.
jerryjay11
Explorer
Mar 21, 2017
You didn't say how tiny this trailer is so before you do anything you need to verify with your DMV to see if you are required to have brakes on your trailer. Second if they are installed by the manufacturer I would think there was a reason. Other than that I would just cut the brake wire, leave the brakes installed. Or cut wires at solenoids, and remove brake shoes/pads.

Most importantly brakes are installed on trailers for safe operation on the road

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