Dog trailer brakes
Re: Dog trailer brakes
Take a look at some P4 rear brake setups if you can. I think I have a P4 workshop manual somewhere... I think they should be able to take handbrake cables. Drums are probably the same size as an 88" I would guess?
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Re: Dog trailer brakes
Hi,
Regarding the queries aboiut hydraulic hand brakes, I done a Google for HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE TRAILER LAW, and came up with the NTTA site, where it says....
<<< G.Braked trailers must be fitted with a parking brake that operates on at least two road wheels on the same axle. At all times it must be capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action without the use of hydraulic, electric or pneumatic systems – i.e. Operated by rod or cable action. The efficiency of the handbrake must also comply with EEC Directive 71/320/EEC; i.e. It must be capable of holding a stationary trailer on a gradient of at least 16% (1 in 6.25) >>>
Apart from fluid leaking past the seals, ANY hydraulic leak will render both braking systems kaput.
Sorry!
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Regarding the queries aboiut hydraulic hand brakes, I done a Google for HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE TRAILER LAW, and came up with the NTTA site, where it says....
<<< G.Braked trailers must be fitted with a parking brake that operates on at least two road wheels on the same axle. At all times it must be capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action without the use of hydraulic, electric or pneumatic systems – i.e. Operated by rod or cable action. The efficiency of the handbrake must also comply with EEC Directive 71/320/EEC; i.e. It must be capable of holding a stationary trailer on a gradient of at least 16% (1 in 6.25) >>>
Apart from fluid leaking past the seals, ANY hydraulic leak will render both braking systems kaput.
Sorry!
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