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Irv 10-20-2003 01:51 PM
surge brakes?
 
Thanks for the tips and info regarding trailer and Kwik-Lift. As I am moving ahead, one more issue came up -- surge brakes or electric brakes. Seems only the expensive trailers have surge brakes. Does anyone have any pros and cons on surge vs. electric brakes? Thanks.:rolleyes:

Jim Werth 10-20-2003 02:24 PM
I don't like surge brakes. Try backing up a hill with a loaded trailer. Brakes were on the whole time. Electric brakes can be adjusted right from your dash. In the city I like to run with less brakes on the trailor. Highway I adjust for more trailor brakes. Jim

vettestr 10-20-2003 03:57 PM
Electric brakes hands down with a good controler. Must match amperage to braked axles though. What are you towing with? A good exhaust brake beats them all if running a stink rattlin diesel. After a diesel for towing that is all you will want. Take care Jeff C:3DSMILE: :3DSMILE:

mrmustang 10-20-2003 04:27 PM
Electric brakes are the way to go, as stated before, get yourself a good digital brake controller, so you can see how each set up of the brake bias works for your particular towing package and trailer.


Bill S.

Irv 10-20-2003 06:39 PM
Tow vehicle is my daily driver, 2002, 1500 Avalanche.
Irv

mrmustang 10-20-2003 06:49 PM
Inside your glove box is the wiring harness that plugs in under your dashboard. 4-5 wires neeed to be hooked up to your brake controller, then it gets plugged in underneath your steering column. Simple and easy for you to do as a saturday morning project. No more than a 10-15 minute chore, and that's if your as anal as I am when it comes to wiring.

Bill S.

PS: Stick with the electric brakes, you will not regret it.


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