How to Wire Electric Drum Trailer Brakes
Updated 10/23/2017 | Published 10/21/2017
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positive wire to brakes is grounded
asked by: Robin F
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Expert Reply:
The magnet wiring of electric drum brakes for trailers is not polarized. This means that when installing an electric drum brake like # AKEBRK-7-SA (or even just a replacement magnet such as # AKBRKR-M12 ) you can use either brake wire as ground or hot. It does not matter which is used.
You may care to refer to the two linked articles on electric trailer brakes and trailer maintenance.
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Adam R
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
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- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
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