Compare electric and hydraulic brakes to find the best option for your trailer.
Making the switch from surge brakes to electric trailer brakes is an easy and efficient way to enhance the safety of both yourself and other drivers on the road. This is especially relevant if you currently utilize surge brakes. Electric over hydraulic brakes use an electrical pulse from your in-cab proportional controller to pump hydraulic fluid through an actuator on …
Electric over hydraulic trailer brakes utilize the electrical signal from your truck’s braking system to operate a separate, hydraulic disc or drum brake actuator located on the trailer, which converts that signal into hydraulic pressure which then presses against brake pads on your trailer to stop it. Disc Brakes A disc brake system utilizes a wheel (rotor) and caliper instead …