These systems can be either drum or disc brakes. An electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator on the trailer receives electric signals from the tow vehicle’s brake controller and applies pressure ...

Equipment. Trucks & Trailers. Spec’ing trailer brakes: Know the uses, know the laws. June 11, 2019. ... you’ve got a super-fast-operating hydraulic brake pump built into the trailer.

Trailers haul some heavy loads, so it’s no wonder brakes are also among the top components that can wear the fastest. They take a beating and will need to be replaced depending on use.

Racing and track day enthusiasts have something new to celebrate in 2025: another fresh car hauler designed for rides that ...

Here’s how to get the job done, using a Tie Down Engineering trailer-disc-brake model 750E (for a 2-inch tow ball) designed to fit a 3-inch-wide trailer tongue. The zinc-plated assembly features a ...

The new rules eliminate this confusion by spelling out the conditions under which surge brakes can be used. For trailers with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) of less than 12,000 lbs., the ...

Trailers with single-line hydraulic brakes must achieve at least ... The ATTS combines brake performance testing with a new 40-point inspection and assessment of trailers or trailed equipment, ...

While hydraulic brakes with ABS have been improving the safety of automobiles since the 1980s, the demand for their use in large trucks has not yet developed. Unfortunately, in the time that demand ...

The 835 is a 35-ton trailer with two or three axles; the 855 is a 55-ton trailers three or four axles. The hydraulic non-ground bearing detachable trailers have loaded deck heights down to 17-3/4 ...

“On wheel ends with spring brakes applied, look at the angle formed by the air chamber push rod and slack adjuster. That angle should be 90 degrees. If it isn’t, the brake is out of adjustment ...

While no price is listed on Belmont’s website (this trailer appears to still be a prototype for the moment), the standard 18-foot FlatTrak equipment hauler commands a hefty price—up to $26,000 ...