Utility Trailer-Adding Brakes?

[imaybail]

I want to add electric brakes to my utility trailer. Its a 7X14 trailer with tandem 3500# axles.

I've found the backing plates and hubs I need, but just need to know - If I'm only putting brakes on ONLY one of the axles, which one would be the best to use? Front, or back?



Thanks,



Ben

 

[CKelley1]

it does not make a lot of difference, a little is gained by using the back axel

 

[imaybail]

Thanks for the reply1

 

[Bill Stockard]

I own a utility trailer with tandem axles with brakes on one axle. They are on the rear axle.



Bill

 

[B.G. Smith]

If you are only going to have brakes on one axle of a tandem with equalizer links between the front and rear springs the brakes definitely need to be on rear axle, the torsional force of the axle when brakes are applied pushes down on the equalizer and tries to lift the front axle and puts more weight on the rear axle. bg

 

[PMould]

better look at the axles,see if they have the 4 bolt flanges,if not you will have to weld them on. if you need the plates you can get them here. R and P Carriages Trailer Sales, Service, Parts and Rentals good people. good luck,Pete.

 

[imaybail]

The axles have the flanges. They are Dexter axles.