Can 12 Volt Wire Be Used to Test Trailer Brakes
Published 08/24/2023
Question:
If purchasing electric brakes... Before installation on trailer, if you want to test brakes, will they activate if you apply a charged 12v jump battery to the brake wire leads? If not, how would you test prior to installation? Thank you!
asked by: Ed A
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Expert Reply:
Yes, if you were to put 12 volts on the brake output circuit you would hear them activate letting you know they are currently working. You should hear a click sound and then a hum as long as the power is on the circuit.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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