I only came here to learn how to install brakes on my utility trailer. I really appreciate the fact that you showed how the system works. Thanks for the informative video!
Just came across your video while looking at Bend tech which i have owned for 10 years (Great program) I love your common man approach, I did not understand how the brakes worked either, and you just taught me how to solder correctly. So THANK YOU!!
For a complete bearing pack use a packer or hold the bearing through the center and scrape the grease through from the big side to the small side until it comes through and repeat all the way around. Pack the center of the hub up to the races then a slight wipe. Love the way you did everything else explaining how to adjust the bearings and brakes. Due to the weight of the trailer I would add a break-away box and battery.
This was very informative. These brakes are identical to the ones on my 7k trailer. They came only on the rear axle and absolutely suck. When activating them they won’t stop the tow vehicle or the trailer. They also won’t lock up the tires. I inspected them yesterday and there appears to be nothing wrong. I’m now considering adding another set to the front axle. I never understood why they were put on the rear. The back brakes on a car or motorcycle are only about 20% effective at stopping compared to the front brakes.
Good video, looking forward to seeing the new shop. Kind of surprised the trailer didn't already have brakes. I didn't think you could buy a trailer without brakes. Around here all the tandems have brakes on both axles.
All depends on the state! Minnesota doesn't require if the GVWR is under 3k lbs empty. I plan on running my new cargo trailer closer to that 3k lbs point so here I am, better to have 'em and not need them, than the inverse!
I have an older 1996 Winnebago RV that I am having a lot of problems finding brake drums for. If you can find them at all, they will be expensive. This has a single rear axle with drums and 4 wheels. I am wondering if I could just change out the whole braking system (just the components that you showed). This would allow me to get pads and drums again when I need them. I am pretty sure that the original system uses brake cables instead of magnets, but welcome to the 21st century. I could adjust my brakes on the road with a simple digital adjustment.
@@ntdracingyou use a similar method to what you did. Put grease on the palm of your hand, but instead of rolling it through, you put it on its flat edge and squeeze the grease into the slot that goes around the edge of the bearing
I only came here to learn how to install brakes on my utility trailer. I really appreciate the fact that you showed how the system works. Thanks for the informative video!
Never wired a trailer before in my life, easy video to understand and confident i can wite my new trailer, thank you sir
You always do such a great job explaining everything you do …. Thank you this was so helpful as all your videos are 😁
Thanks.
Awesome job to explain how to do the work. Thank you alot.
@@yannickgourde5003 no problem…thanks for the comment.
Great tips, learned how brakes work, and how to solder. Cant wait to convert mine.
Clear, concise and to the point. Excellent video. Thanks!
Just came across your video while looking at Bend tech which i have owned for 10 years (Great program) I love your common man approach, I did not understand how the brakes worked either, and you just taught me how to solder correctly. So THANK YOU!!
For a complete bearing pack use a packer or hold the bearing through the center and scrape the grease through from the big side to the small side until it comes through and repeat all the way around. Pack the center of the hub up to the races then a slight wipe. Love the way you did everything else explaining how to adjust the bearings and brakes. Due to the weight of the trailer I would add a break-away box and battery.
Thanks for explaining the magnetic mechanism!
This was very informative. These brakes are identical to the ones on my 7k trailer. They came only on the rear axle and absolutely suck. When activating them they won’t stop the tow vehicle or the trailer. They also won’t lock up the tires. I inspected them yesterday and there appears to be nothing wrong. I’m now considering adding another set to the front axle. I never understood why they were put on the rear. The back brakes on a car or motorcycle are only about 20% effective at stopping compared to the front brakes.
Good video, looking forward to seeing the new shop. Kind of surprised the trailer didn't already have brakes. I didn't think you could buy a trailer without brakes. Around here all the tandems have brakes on both axles.
All depends on the state! Minnesota doesn't require if the GVWR is under 3k lbs empty. I plan on running my new cargo trailer closer to that 3k lbs point so here I am, better to have 'em and not need them, than the inverse!
Some trailers have mechanical brakes that engage when it feels the change in motion. I want to convert mine to electric.
great job explaining and filming!
great video. question: you don't need anything in the truck for this to work? how does it take the brake signal (power) to activate the brakes?
I have an older 1996 Winnebago RV that I am having a lot of problems finding brake drums for.
If you can find them at all, they will be expensive.
This has a single rear axle with drums and 4 wheels.
I am wondering if I could just change out the whole braking system (just the components that you showed).
This would allow me to get pads and drums again when I need them.
I am pretty sure that the original system uses brake cables instead of magnets, but welcome to the 21st century.
I could adjust my brakes on the road with a simple digital adjustment.
Question. Did adding the brake hubs make the axle stance wider? If so, by how much? Great video!
Great video and thanks for sharing.
Did you wire every wire brake separately to the junction box? Or did you connect both brakes together then one wire to the junction box?
Great info. Thanks!
And thanks fod the video...was informative and to the point and didnt waste any of my time with corny stupid jokes...ty
Can can you do a video of how to wiring
How have these brakes held up?
So these brakes didn't work out good?
More wheel speed equals stronger magnet pressure when activated
if your trailer has 4 wheels, do you need an electric brake for every wheel?
What ga. wire are you using for the brakes ??
I notice you said 3500 pound axles....i have a 6 lug...what will be the difference?
Yes big time, you have 6000 pound axles from the sound of it
Did you do the front or rear axle? How did your test drive go?
Heat shrink and tape
What did you do on the other axle?
I ended up putting brakes on both axles.
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Sorry…will make sure to put this in the description…thanks for watching.
You should have put the brakes on the rear axle for best results.
You are probably right. I had asked around and the consensus was the front. I plan to add a set to the back.
@@ntdracinghow did they perform on your trips?
I thought this was for disc brakes should be the same concept as drums
Didn’t show how you adjust them
Why didn't you. Install disc brakes while you were at not much more
You need to learn how to pack a wheel bearing. You just smeared it on the outside of the bearing.
Any chance you can give a step by step on how you do it. Will be helpful to others who read this. Thanks.
This is how I was taught too, by scraping it through the grease, you force it up and into all the places that just rubbing it on would not get.
@@tanyaf-p6242thanks.
@@ntdracingyou use a similar method to what you did. Put grease on the palm of your hand, but instead of rolling it through, you put it on its flat edge and squeeze the grease into the slot that goes around the edge of the bearing
How does the brake trigger? Do you need a brake controller with this setup ?
Yes