[AT] Brake controllers revisited

[Vaughn Miller]

I've never seen a trailer greater than 3000# gross weight for sale that
didn't have brakes on all axles.

Vaughn

On Fri, Jun 3, 2016 at 9:58 AM, <rlgoss at twc.com> wrote:

> Uhh, in some states, both axles have to have operable brakes.  It varies
> from state to state.  There are still some who require no licensing or
> inspection of trailers, and others where the requirements are based on the
> gross weight of the empty trailer where you have to have a current weigh
> slip.  Once that is available for inspection, the BMV makes a decision
> about whether or not you even need a title for it.
>
>
> Larry
> ---- Dennis Johnson <moscowengnr at outlook.com> wrote:
> > Dean,
> >
> > I do not believe that is the case. Most utility trailers are built with
> single axle brakes. This may be true for larger semi type trailers.
> >
> > Not sure that controller brand is that important. To me find one that is
> available locally. Service may be more important than brand if you have
> someone else install it or service it.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > > On Jun 3, 2016, at 7:24 AM, deanvp <deanvp at att.net> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Richard, Having brakes on both axles may be required by law.
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone being used by a dumb
> operator.
> > >
> > > -------- Original message --------
> > > From: Alan  Nadeau <ajnadeau1 at myfairpoint.net>
> > > Date: 6/3/16  1:32 AM  (GMT-08:00)
> > > To: Antique tractor email discussion group <
> at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [AT] Brake controllers revisited
> > >
> > > In the past I have used Tekonsha brake controllers with complete
> > > satisfaction.
> > >
> > > To upgrade to second axle brakes will require more than the backing
> plates.
> > >
> > > The non-brake axles usually have the flange, for attaching the backing
> > > plates, already welded to the axle tube.  If not, there will be the
> expense
> > > of acquiring and attaching those flanges(I'm not sure I have ever seen
> those
> > > flanges being available as a separate part).  The axle probably also
> has
> > > "idler hubs" now which have no provision for brake drums.  The brake
> drums
> > > are machined as part of the hub so upgrading to "brake hubs" requires
> the
> > > purchase of new hubs as well as the backing plates.
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Richard Walker" <richardwalker at pobox.com>
> > > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <
> at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, June 03, 2016 1:24 AM
> > > Subject: [AT] Brake controllers revisited
> > >
> > >
> > >> A year or two ago there was an informative thread about electronic
> brake
> > >> controllers.  Not sure how to search for it.
> > >>
> > >> Am moving from California to Oregon soon, hauling a lot of stuff, and
> > >> need to fit my F-250 with a controller for my twin-axle trailer having
> > >> existing electric brakes on one of its two axles. My last experience
> > >> with a controller was thirty years ago with the mechanical kind that
> > >> plumbed into the brake lines.  So I'm kind of clueless about today's
> > >> electronic controllers.
> > >>
> > >> Any recommendations for brands and models?
> > >>
> > >> Also would it be advisable to add electric brakes to the axle without?
> > >> So I'd have two axles with brakes?  Cost seems to be around $100 for
> two
> > >> new backing plate kits, so I'm thinking that might be cheap insurance.
> > >> There are some steep grades between Southern CA and Northern OR.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Richard
> > >>
> > >>
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