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Re:Recommendations on Trailer Brakes
- Subject: Re:Recommendations on Trailer Brakes
- From: Mpotheau@xxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 18:11:58 EDT
In a message dated 9/4/01 5:29:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
<< Sorry for the BW, but can any of you give me the pros and cons of "Surge"
vs
"Electric" trailer brakes.
I am inclined to favour the surge based on the KISS principle, but most
vehicle trailers seem to come with electric. >>
Surge brakes are far more predictable. The only downside is on a boat trailer
when you are backing down a launch ramp. Care is needed then with a delicate
throttle.
There are many who will say that surge brakes are also more reliable than
electric brakes as well.
Michel
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