Electric or hydraulic brakes

[Triton II]

Re: Electric or hydraulic brakes

For reversing with the mechanical brakes I have, there is a lever that folds down to stop the hitch pushing against the brake rod thus preventing the brakes operating when pushing backwards. I'll take some photos this weekend and post them, as they say, one picture equals a thousand words. My trailer's wheel travel wouldn't be any more than 3" and the brakes work very well (so far).

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Electric or hydraulic brakes

I get the feeling that our northern friends don't have mechanical trailer brakes.

 

[Triton II]

Re: Electric or hydraulic brakes

You mean we may have something the US doesn't. That'll be a first!

 

[Triton II]

Re: Electric or hydraulic brakes

Earlier I said I'd take some photos of mechanical disc brakes, but here's a website for them with pictures. Weather's been too nice for mucking around with trailers... <br /><br /> http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au...kes&length=10&PageTitle=Gallery - Disc Brakes