Replacement Horse Trailer Brakes for 1 Working and 1 Non-Working Brake Assembly

Question:

Only one brake working. Is that a safety measure.

asked by: Susan

Expert Reply:

You will absolutely want to make sure you have both brakes working on your trailer. Only one working brake could cause a number of safety problems, the biggest is the lack of stopping power. I recommend checking your brake wiring using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 first, then checking your brake assembly for proper adjustment, and replacing any parts that aren't working properly. You should be getting power to your brake magnet on each side of your trailer axle. If you are not, then you will need to trace wires to find a short and replace wiring to ensure proper function.

If you have 10 inch assemblies on your horse trailer, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA. If you have 12 inch assemblies, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA. You can determine which you need based on simply measuring your backing plate on your current drum brake assembly.

expert reply by: Jason S