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Trailer Brakes: Air, Hydraulic, or Electric?Your trailer brakes work hard for you. It is important to inspect your brakes regularly to ensure that they are in good working order, especially if you haven’t pulled your trailer in awhile. Your brakes could save your life and the lives of others. Properly working brakes will slow the trailer at the same rate as the towing vehicle. When you are pulling a trailer, your trailer builds momentum behind you as you are traveling. This momentum will push the tow vehicle beyond its capacity to safely stop. Properly synchronized brakes are essential for towing safety. Always allow more distance when towing a trailer then you would in non-towing situations. A little extra distance can save your life! The heavier the trailer the more you will need to consider your brakes. It is recommended that you consider brakes on any trailer with a GVWR of more than 2000 pounds. Although electric brakes typically are the most common, here are the three most popular types of brakes available for trailers. Return from Trailer Brakes to Trailer411 Home
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