BRAKE CONTROL CHOICE

This short article reviews the different types of controllers which are used with electric trailer brakes. The purpose of a trailer brake controller is to synchronize trailer brake actuation with tow vehicle brake actuation as closely as possible. Trailer stability can be affected by independent use of trailer brakes and this is where the controller choice affects how the trailer brakes are used. All units are automatic, but some offer the driver a manual over-ride which is very useful at times for sway-damping.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Trailer Life Publishing Company, Incorporated

  23945 Craftsman Road
  Calabasas, CA  United States  92132
• Authors:
  • Estes, B
• Publication Date: 1982-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 135-136
• Serial:
  • Trailer Life
  • Volume: 42
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: TL Enterprises, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0041-0780

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Braking; Control systems; Swaying; Towing devices; Trailers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Controllers
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367623
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 079
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1982 12:00AM