Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot
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Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot
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Deka Wiring - 12-2-1
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 12 Gauge
- Deka
- Each Wire is 12 Gauge
- Sold per foot
Duplex Brake Wire is made with two plastic insulated primary wires laid parallel and covered with a high quality plastic jacket, protecting the insulated conductors. Each conductor is color coded for easy identification. Meets SAE J1128 Specifications, for use with 50 volts or less.
12-2-1 Deka 12 Gauge Brake Wire
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Video Transcript for Deka Wiring 12-2-1 Review
Today, we're going to review part number 12-2-1. This is the Deka Jacketed 12 Gauge 2 Wire Brake Wire. This is sold per foot. This duplex brake wire is made with 2 plastic insulated primary wires right here. You can see it at the end. They are laid parallel and they are covered with this high quality plastic jacket which protects the insulated conductors.
Now each conductor is color coated. You can see black and white. Usually when this is used on brake applications, the black would be your power, the white would be your ground. It gives nice, easy identification. This is designed for use with 50 volts or less. Now each wire gauge is a 12 gauge measurement and this wire is sold per foot.
As you can see right here, I do have 1 foot pulled off but you can order as many feet as you'd like. That should do it for the review on part number 12-2-1. This is the Deka Jacketed 12 Gauge 2 Wire Brake Wire sold per foot. .
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Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot - 12-2-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (247 Customer Reviews)
by: Dave R.04/05/2024
Forst of all,I received all items on time, and the packaging was undamaged as were the contents. The rims were exactly as I had hoped and I've already had the tires mounted on them. The electric brake wire looks great as well and will be perfect for my project.
by: Paul 01/10/2024
Heavy duty wire for electric brakes. Many manufacturers of trailers use a light wire which doesn’t carry current very well.
by: Jerry B03/04/2015
I have ordered several things from etrailer and have not yet been dis-satified . Everything is always as described and arrives in excellent condition For anything trailer these guys are the go to guys Prices are as good as it gets and many times with FREE shipping I have rebuilt several vintage trailers and etrailer has been my source for whatever I need to get it on the road and safe
by: Michael 02/05/2024
Item is as described. A high quality, heavy gauge, stranded, 2-conductor, jacketed cable.
by: Sandor09/02/2018
Perfect for my trailer. The wire arrived on time and I’m very satisfied with Etrailer
by: Gary 11/27/2023
The only complaint I have is that my last few orders have been shipped by USPS instead of FEDEX or UPS. I was used to getting my orders much sooner than what the USPS is capable of.
by: Richard08/03/2022
Received the items quickly but box and contents were damaged due to poor packaging, wheel bearings were put in a plastic bag and attached to the brake drums which when the load shifted around the 2 brake drums would contact each other and smash into the attached wheel bearing’s and damage them rendering them unusable, now I’ve got my trailer sitting on jack stands with the hubs removed waiting for a claim to be processed so I can get some new wheel bearings shipped to me so I can put everything back together. Come on guys you need to do better at packing things up.
by: Richard 10/06/2023
Good wire. I'll have to order more since I didn't order a long enough piece.
by: TomD07/23/2019
I Used this cable to connect the electric brakes to the 7 way connector on my trailer. The wires were all color-coded for easy identification.
Tomd
7/24/2020
This cable is durable with a strong outer jacket.
by: David08/10/2023
Odelia was phenomenal! 10/10 would reco mmend!
by: Chiefh11/02/2019
Used this wire to go from front of vehicle to rear, one conductor for the 12-Volt power, the other for the electric brake control.
JH
11/3/2020
I use one wire for 12-Vdc and do not use the second wire in the cable. I am using the Curt 7-way Bluetooth controller instead of a cabin mounted controller.
JH
11/3/2020
I use one wire for 12-Vdc and do not use the second wire in the cable. I am using the Curt 7-way Bluetooth controller instead of a cabin mounted controller.
by: Greg S08/11/2020
This wiring has held up phenomenally over the past year of installation. I have been underneath the vehicle changing parts and have inspected the insulation jacket while there. Everything looks as good as the day I installed it after a full year of use in Central New York weather. Would highly recommend.
Gregory S.
8/14/2021
Two years in and the wiring has been switched through three different vehicles and still holding up phenomenally! It was really worth its weight!
by: Roy 08/09/2023
Good quality
Affordable price
by: T. Hurley04/29/2020
etrailer has been my “go to” for a few years now. Communication is always a top priority and their customer service is second to none! Regarding this Echo, I use it all the time when pulling with our 2019 Subaru Accent and often use it on other vehicles that have older/delayed brake controllers.
by: bowtieollie04/18/2017
Excellent quality and strength. Why skimp on something as important as your hitch? I have purchased three of these Draw Tites - I guess a repeat customer will scream about the true quality a company can garner from repeat customers. When you pull show cars worth six figures, you can't afford a poorly made hitch.
Step up, step out, and don't fret what you are pulling.
by: Troy 08/22/2023
Top quality
by: DK in PA04/02/2017
I needed to retrofit my twp axel trailer to get it state inspected. I bought everything I needed from etrailer. I love one stop shopping! I was very pleased with the delivery time and the high quality of parts I bought. The brakes work like a charm. The only thing that I would suggest for the company is to recommend break away automatic braking device when selling these brakes. It was required by law in Pa and I had to buy an automatic brake locally.
I would do business with these folks any day. I highly recommend.
by: Griffin04/19/2022
I am giving two stars, vs one star, because they did send what was ordered in a timely manner. That said, I will never order from etraler again. The complete lack of thought and concern for packaging the order was shocking. Two brake drum kits (we are talking at least 75 pounds total) were thrown into a larger box, along with 100' of loose brake wire and 4 un-packaged or boxed grease seals. There was zero protective packaging and the actual shipping box was of the same gauge/weight as the boxes the drums came in....medium duty corrugated cardboard at best. Needless to say, the shipping box was semi-opened when it arrived, and 3 of the 4 grease seals were missing. This whole situation was/is unacceptable.
by: Mark B04/18/2014
It is so nice to have wire that I know will be heavy enough and durable enough to actuate brakes to stop a tilt bed trailer with a tracked bobcat and accessories, about 11K pounds. The weenie wire that it replaced made me nervous every time I took the trailer out. Works well. I actually extended it to the second axle and capped it off to use on a future set of brakes for that axle (which I will certainly get from etrailer!)
by: Gregory 08/15/2022
High quality wire. Has 12 gauge brake wire to supply full voltage to electric brakes.
by: Gpopp05/11/2020
The wire was awesome to use to wire my trailer tail lights with.
Gpopp
5/12/2021
The wire was installed on a 1960 TourAHome and is working well under the trailer, I have not noticed any weathering of the wiring jacket. I still have some in stock for future use.
by: James C10/03/2020
Used this cable to run power from a voltage reducer to an LED light bar on a 48V golf cart. Fit the bill of what I needed, looks to be good jacket, insulation and wire quality. Installed about 10 months ago and no issues.
by: Roger07/18/2018
I wanted a jacketed wiring for a snowmobile trailer brakes to protect from the elements. Initially thought it was a little expensive, however it's a quality product and I appreciate being able to buy it by the foot.
by: Joe B10/03/2017
E trailer did a fantastic job.
Before order: Technical support / help was excellent.
Goal, conversion of a 1998 Floe snowmobile trailer from surge to electric brakes.
Problem, due to time and corrosion, I could only supply partial part numbers, spindle diameter.
etrailer did a fantastic job, researching, and getting me the correct part numbers, so I could order.
Julie did a great job.
She was very timely, communicated clearly and honestly, and just “kept me in the loop”.
I received the order came on the projected date, complete and undamaged. Excellent.
I would highly recommend etrailer, for your part needs.
by: Jack08/17/2018
I was able to put electric brakes on my trailer and install a brake control on my 2014 escape with the help of video and a call to etrailer. Very satisfied with parts and service!
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