I've had 3 EZ Loader tamden trailers. Last two had brakes on the rear axles, this one has brakes on the front axle. Is there a particular reason for the change?
I've had 3 EZ Loader tamden trailers. Last two had brakes on the rear axles, this one has brakes on the front axle. Is there a particular reason for the change?
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Can't say--- as I have never seen one set up that way.
I have been told for years it was a no-no.. because it would have a tendency to hop under hard braking.
It was explained to me that when the front brakes are applied the rear axle will have a tendency to rotate up..
What kind of axles? Torsion axles usually have the brakes on the front.
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I'll check. Busy loading the boat and playing all day.Originally Posted by CatFan
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Torsion on front and sprung on rear.
The geometry of the center pivot will help plant the axle when braking.
I've never seen a braking rear axle hop and I've had one trailer that the shock went out on the braking slide and it applied extra hard and right now.....still no hop?
You will see'em both ways though and either will work fine.
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Cold and raining, but I did look and there are no springs on the front axle. Couldn't see the rear as yet. As far as hop, I had a bad hop once but the trailer was empty. Not on this trailer.
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Thinking about it, sprung axles will hop when backing up with rear axle brakes IF the reverse lock out solenoid is not working.
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CatFan is correct, torsion brakes on front, spring axle brakes on rear.
You've seen a factory tandem leaf spring with front axle only brakes ??
More than one at that, even though it's IMO not the proper way.....jus drive through a really busy ramp area some weekend.
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I'm at one all week. Just so I can say I have seen one will you send me a picture ?
HAHAHA....Sure, I'll start looking for you, if I can remember to have my camera with me when I see another and then remember to get you a pic..
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18" Homebuilt Tunnel/.021 OS Max Outboard on 50% Nitro with a Pipe
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