Trailer Brakes
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Husky Towing® - Trailer Brake System HarnessTrailer Brake System Harness by Husky Towing®. Plug Quantity: 2. With connector. Compatible With Controllers With a Connector; 36 Inch Length; 2 Plug. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry...The Safest Or Easiest Way To Wire A Brake Control To Your Tow-Prepped VehicleSimply Attach The Adapter To The Brake Control$3.14 - $24.28Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options - CURT® - 5 on 4.5" Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly for 3500 lbs AxlesUniversal 5 on 4.5" Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly for 3500 lbs Axles by CURT®.Easily accessible manual override with the press of a buttonComes with a digital display that shows output settings$31.44 - $53.60In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- CURT® - 8 on 6.5" Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly for 7000 lbs AxlesUniversal 8 on 6.5" Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly for 7000 lbs Axles by CURT®.Easily accessible manual override with the press of a buttonComes with a digital display that shows output settings$80.02In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- CURT® - Bolt Pattern Brake Hub AssemblyUniversal Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly by CURT®.Easily accessible manual override with the press of a buttonComes with a digital display that shows output settings$28.84 - $35.52In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- CURT® - Electric Brake AssemblyUniversal Electric Brake Assembly by CURT®.Easily accessible manual override with the press of a buttonComes with a digital display that shows output settings$33.52 - $92.12In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- CURT® - Electric Brake Shoe and Lining KitUniversal Electric Brake Shoe and Lining Kit by CURT®.Easily accessible manual override with the press of a buttonComes with a digital display that shows output settings$31.23In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- CURT® - Forward Self-Adjusting BrakeUniversal Forward Self-Adjusting Brake by CURT®.Easily accessible manual override with the press of a buttonComes with a digital display that shows output settings$36.16 - $52.12Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- CURT® - Hub Bearing ProtectorsUniversal Hub Bearing Protectors by CURT®. Keeping the wheels of your trailer well lubricated is an important part of towing responsibly. It may not be on the forefront of your mind, but a trailer's wheels need to be cared for just like...Precisely welded for a perfect fit and functionProtected by an industry-leading, dual-coat finish - inside and out$17.65 - $28.49In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- Husky Towing® - Electric Trailer Brake AssemblyUniversal Electric Trailer Brake Assembly by Husky Towing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Limited 1 Year WarrantyPerfect blend of leading innovations and superior workmanship$52.52 - $269.96In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Husky Towing® - Hydraulic Trailer Brake AssemblyUniversal Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly by Husky Towing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Easy Installation And InterchangeabilityLimited 1 Year Warranty$67.12 - $80.80Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Husky Towing® - Trailer Brake Hub AssemblyUniversal Trailer Brake Hub Assembly by Husky Towing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Limited 1 Year WarrantyPerfect blend of leading innovations and superior workmanship$30.23 - $147.16In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Husky Towing® - Trailer Brake MagnetUniversal Trailer Brake Magnet by Husky Towing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Perfect blend of leading innovations and superior workmanshipManufactured to offer high value and everlasting reliability$28.51 - $37.38Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Husky Towing® - Trailer Breakaway System KitUniversal Trailer Breakaway System Kit by Husky Towing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Durable Pin And Vehicle Hook-Up CableLimited 1 Year Warranty$17.75 - $19.25In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Roadmaster® - Brakemaster 2nd Motorhome KitBrakemaster 2nd Motorhome Kit by Roadmaster®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$150.37 - $976.02Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Tekonsha® - Grease SealUniversal Grease Seal by Tekonsha®.Manufactured from the top-grade materialsCreated to improve your vehicle's functionality$10.30 - $12.42In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Demco® - 10" Free Backing Brake AssemblyUniversal 10" Free Backing Brake Assembly by Demco®. Wheel Size - 13 - 15". Bolt Hole Pattern: 4"x4". Incorporates a "fall-away" shoe which diminishes shoe drag when backing up. Requires periodic manual adjustment. Marine cluster has...Designed to safely and efficiently haul your loadsMade from the highest quality materials$59.93In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Demco® - Flexible Brake HoseUniversal Flexible Brake Hose by Demco®. Looking to improve your RV inside and out and make it even more comfortable? Opt for the right products to make sure that your RV is treated the way it deserves. Made with your comfort in mind...Designed to safely and efficiently haul your loadsMade from the highest quality materials$16.01 - $37.38In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Brake Assembly Magnet KitBrake Assembly Magnet Kit by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$18.15 - $19.07In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Brake Assembly Shoe and Lining KitBrake Assembly Shoe and Lining Kit by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$26.65 - $27.12In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Brake Assembly Spring and Hardware KitBrake Assembly Spring and Hardware Kit by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$8.34 - $9.80In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Brake HubBrake Hub by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$56.69 - $127.48In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Electric Brake AssemblyElectric Brake Assembly by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$48.87 - $78.58In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Idler HubIdler Hub by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$17.74 - $35.66Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Bearing Buddy® - Bearing ProtectorsUniversal Bearing Protectors by Bearing Buddy®. 1 Pair. Trailering, even a short distance, heats the hubs. When the wheels are submerged during launching, the hubs suddenly cool and the air inside the unprotected hubs contracts, forming...Prevents wheel bearing failure on boat, snowmobile, ATV, RV, and utility trailersEliminates bearing repacking$14.89 - $19.01In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Lippert Components® - 10" x 2-1/4" Forward Self-Adjusting BrakeUniversal 10" x 2-1/4" Forward Self-Adjusting Brake by Lippert Components®. Capacity: 3500 lbs.$37.25In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Lippert Components® - 8 on 6.5" Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly for 7000 lbs AxlesUniversal 8 on 6.5" Bolt Pattern Brake Hub Assembly for 7000 lbs Axles by Lippert Components®.$80.34In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Lippert Components® - Electric Brake AssemblyUniversal Electric Brake Assembly by Lippert Components®.$33.76 - $116.06In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- AP Products® - Hub KitHub Kit by AP Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...Made from rock-solid strong materials to withstand the rigors of the roadBacked by solid design, exceptional reliability, and maximum safety$14.50 - $26.87In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Husky Towing® - Trailer Brake System Harness (31858)Trailer Brake System Harness by Husky Towing®. Plug Quantity: 2. With connector. Compatible With Controllers With a Connector; 2 Plug. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a...The Safest Or Easiest Way To Wire A Brake Control To Your Tow-Prepped VehicleSimply Attach The Adapter To The Brake Control$19.42In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Husky Towing® - Trailer Brake System Harness (31860)Trailer Brake System Harness by Husky Towing®. Plug Quantity: 2. With connector. Compatible With Controllers With a Connector; 2 Plug. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a...The Safest Or Easiest Way To Wire A Brake Control To Your Tow-Prepped VehicleSimply Attach The Adapter To The Brake Control$19.23In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
Although the regulations vary, in most states trailer brakes are required for trailers with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 3,000 lbs. or more. Besides being the law, trailer brakes are common sense: forcing the brakes on the tow vehicle to stop the vehicle along with an additional 3,000 lbs. or more will only result in increased stopping distance and additional stress and wear on the brakes, which could be dangerous in an emergency situation. No matter what type of brakes you have on your trailer, surge or electric, drum or disc, we have the parts to ensure safe and reliable stops.
Because they are regularly immersed in water when launching and retrieving a boat, hydraulic surge brakes are the type most often found on boat trailers. With surge brakes, the entire braking system is self-contained within the trailer and no hydraulic or electrical connection to the tow vehicle is needed. An actuator mechanism within the trailer coupler contains a hydraulic master cylinder. When the tow vehicle brakes, the trailer’s inertia pressurizes the brake fluid in the master cylinder, forcing it out through the brake lines to the drum or disc brake assemblies.
Hydraulic drum and disc trailer brakes are similar to those on cars and trucks. Drum brakes have shoes lined with friction material secured to a backing plate by hold-down springs, and actuated by a hydraulic cylinder. When the brakes are applied, the brake linings press against the friction surface of the brake drum, which encloses the assembly and attaches to the hub, turning with the wheel. Return springs retract the shoes after brake application. A disc brake assembly includes the rotor, friction pads, and caliper. The rotor is mounted to a hub and turns with the wheel, and the pads are mounted in the caliper that straddles the rotor. When the brakes are applied, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper piston outward, clamping the brake pads on both sides of the rotor.
Electric-Over-Hydraulic brakes are an alternative to pure hydraulic surge brakes that can provide better braking performance. While hydraulic brakes can provide better stopping power than electric brakes, there can be a momentary delay between the time the tow vehicle’s brakes are applied and the hydraulic actuator applies the trailer brakes, plus hydraulic surge actuators typically have to be locked out when the vehicle and trailer are backed up. An electric-over-hydraulic actuator mounts to the trailer and is wired to a trailer brake controller inside the vehicle and connected to the trailer’s hydraulic brake lines. With electric-over-hydraulic actuation you get the superior control and response of the electric brake controller with the harder stopping capability of hydraulic brakes.
Electric brakes are the most common type used on all other trailers. Although actuation is electric, the actual braking is done by shoes and drums just like those on boat trailers and many cars and trucks. However, instead of a hydraulic cylinder applying force to the brake shoes, they’re actuated by magnets. When you step on the brake pedal, electric current is applied to the magnet inside each brake assembly, causing it to be attracted to the metal brake drum. The friction of the magnet against the drum rotates the magnet, which is connected to an actuating lever that in turn pushes the brake shoes against the drum. Voltage is sent through a brake controller mounted inside the tow vehicle, which regulates the amount of brake force using time-based or inertia-based activation.
The best way to ensure your trailer brakes deliver reliable service is to inspect them regularly, especially at the beginning of the season. Check the friction lining thickness, and the condition of the hardware and drum/disc friction contact surfaces. And depending on the type of system check the electrical connections and magnets or hydraulic system and actuator. We have all the parts you need to keep your trailer brakes in top shape, including brake shoes and pads, hydraulic actuators, hardware, bearings, grease seals, and bearing protectors/lubricators. We offer all of the most popular types and sizes, including complete drum or disc assemblies, and complete hydraulic surge and electric brake systems.
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