Where Do the Two Wires On a Brake Magnet Go

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I have a Kaufman 5 mini trailer and a 1997 frightliner the wiring for brake made me confused the 2 wire for electric brakes one should be grounded and the other should i connect to stop light wiring or what should i do it 7 pin plug

asked by: Sharifi

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In regards to the two brake magnet wires on your braking assemblies, one will need to be grounded as close to the braking assembly as possible and the other will need to go to the brake output pin on the back of the 7-way trailer connector.

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expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yes. There's no reason you can't use something like the Quick Splices - Self-Stripping Connector - Closed Port - 14-16-18 Gauge - Blue - Qty 1 #SWC502905-1 to install the #W002230 on your trailer. The #W002230 uses 18 gauge wiring, so the…

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Answer 2

We recommend 10 gauge wire for the brake output circuit on a trailer like part #10-1-1 which is sold by the foot. I also attached a picture that shows how tandem axle brake assemblies should get wired up.

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Answer 3

On the Wishbone 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness #A35W42B each wire is 20 gauge. It doesn't seem like much but it is more than enough for basic trailer light functions (stop, tail, turn, and running lights). I have linked a video featuring this…

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Answer 4

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 5

If you already have a breakaway switch and trying to find its power source, It is possible that someone could have wired the breakaway switch directly to the main battery on the trailer but it does not come like that from the factory. The breakaway…

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Answer 6

I went out to the warehouse and pulled a 35 ft. Wishbone 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness, #A35W42B, and used a wire gauge tool to measure the wires. The copper wire itself is 20 gauge. If you measure the wire with the insulation on it then it is thicker…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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