Trailer Brake System
For our next article, we’re going to discuss the brake system of
the trailer. Here’s what you should
know!
In any type of vehicle, the brake system is considered as a very
important component. With this in mind, it is important to note that even
trailers need to have a reliable break system especially as it is frequently
used to haul cargo. But what are the common brake system installed in trailers,
let’s find out.
There are two kinds of brake system usually installed in trailers,
namely drum and disc brakes. The common and most reliable for now is the drum
brake. Drum brakes have been tried and tested since the early years of
automotive. It can also be installed in trailers. Between the two brake system
options, drum brakes are also more affordable than the disc brake. However, the
downside of drum brakes is the maintenance.
Disc brakes are more expensive up front, why? As trailer experts, we can say that disk brakes are easier and
more affordable to maintain in the long run. It is also becoming widely more
popular among trailer owners. Through custom modification, we can replace the
drum brake in most braking system. We have come across a growing number
of trailer owners’ switch to disc brakes because of quite a few advantages over
the drum brake. This includes more powerful stopping power, less maintenance
(fewer parts) and more resistant to fading during a descent.
As reliable custom trailer makers in Melbourne, we encourage trailer
owners to get regular brake checkups, ideally every 6 months to 1 year of usage
especially those who are using their trailers almost every day for work and
hauling purposes. We also perform trailer repairs in Melbourne. If you need
any Trailer Alterations, repairs
or you are looking to embark on a trailer customisation project, please don’t
hesitate to contact Titan Engineering for a free quote and we’ll see you on our
next blog series!
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