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Your Driving and the Road
Will the trailer brake parts take
3,000
psi
(20
650 kPa) of pressure?
If
not, the trailer brake system must
not
be used with your vehicle.
If everything checks out this far, then
make the brake fluid tap at the port
on the master cylinder that sends fluid
to the rear brakes. But don't use
copper tubing for this. If you do, it
will bend and finally break off. Use
steel brake tubing.
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Driving With
a
Trailer
Towing a trailer requires
a
certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you'll want to get to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with
the feel of handling and braking with the
added weight
of
the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and
not nearly so responsive as your vehicle
is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and that
the lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
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