Why don't they use disc brakes on trailers?
AQHA 123
Reg. Oct 2008
Posted 2009-04-17 2:59 PM (#103520)
Subject: Why don't they use disc brakes on trailers?


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I've noticed that even the top name trailers are not using disc brakes on trailers... is it the cost or is there a reason disc brakes are not well suited for horse/stock trailers?
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AQHA 123
Reg. Oct 2008
Posted 2009-04-17 3:03 PM (#103522 - in reply to #103520)
Subject: RE: Why don't they use disc brakes on trailers?


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I double posted this one-- my apologies. Please us other thread to post.
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ecoman
Reg. Apr 2009
Posted 2009-04-17 3:42 PM (#103523 - in reply to #103520)
Subject: RE: Why don't they use disc brakes on trailers?


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I think it has more to do with cost.  If you order with Hydraulic brakes. They are Electric over  Hydraulic Disc Brakes. If I'm not wrong some if not most electric brake actuators on trucks have problems with the hydraulic units.   

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