Does the Parking Brake Handle Have to Be Centered on the Trailer Frame
Published 10/22/2014
Question:
Im not interested in the breakaway portion, so my question is can the handle be mounted to one side or does it half to be in the middle of the trailer tongue area? Thanks.
asked by: Dave
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Expert Reply:
You would want to have the handle as centered as possible on your trailer frame so that it will activate your brakes as evenly as possible, but the cable can slide through the angled tube so if it isn't perfectly centered the overall tension in the cable will provide even tension on both brake assemblies.
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Jameson C
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Dexter Parking Brake Kit with Breakaway for Hydraulic Drum Brakes
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