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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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romore
Explorer II
Aug 23, 2019
I would place the junction close to the axles, less wire to run and if one short section fails it is easy to repair or replace. Eventually the wires will fail due to flexing and abuse from road debris, salt etc, regular inspection is the key.

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