A small single axle trailer does not need brakes but be aware that your vehicle will have to stop the vehicle plus the trailer, so allow more stopping distance. A double axle trailer needs trailer brakes if you are carrying a heavy load of any kind at all.
It appears to be equipped for trailer brakes.
The most common brakes on a tractor trailer are the s-cam brakes
supplies air to the trailer brakes to allow the operator to release the brakes
You can buy trailer brakes in Autozone, although stock may vary by location. There is also a company located in Delaware that sells trailer brakes and other trailer parts called Eastern Marine - Trailer Parts Superstore online.
You should have a trailer brake control module (either OEM or aftermarket installation) if it is.
The brakes on the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place. Once the trailer wheels grip the road again, the trailer will start to follow the tractor and straighten out.
The brakes on the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place. Once the trailer wheels grip the road again, the trailer will start to follow the tractor and straighten out.
Yes. However, the truck must be wired for a trailer equipped with electric brakes.
If you have a trailer wiring harness it probably has a short in it and is back feeding the circuit when the brakes are applied remove and replace the trailer harness and this should fix the problem.
8,000 lbs on 2wd with trailer brakes 6,500 lbs on 4wd with trailer brakes
Absolutely! You should never tow a trailer over 3,000lbs without brakes, especially with a Jeep. Make sure you install a brake controller, check your trailer brakes, and adjust and test the brakes to make sure you can stop safely.
Mercedes e320 towing capacity. 1900kg with trailer brakes. 750kg ( or about 1600 lbs) with no trailer brakes.