Does It Matter Which Wire is Power and Which is Ground When Wiring Electric Brakes
Updated 04/14/2015 | Published 04/12/2015
Question:
with electric brakes does it matter which wire is positive as i understand the dc magnet can attract or repel are the cables marked for plus and minus
asked by: N B
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Helpful Expert Reply:
No, it does not matter which wire you use for the ground and which is used for power when wiring electric brakes. Each can be used for either purpose.
expert reply by:
Leah S
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