Trailer brakes

[wetfoot]

Do all small "Tag" trailers need brakes??? I have them on both axles on all my but is it a must with small trailers with say 325gal tank and machine with reels only?

 

[810f250]

I would say it depends on the vehicle pulling it and it GCVWR, not sure what DOT laws say.

 

[wetfoot]

dot in ga says if you are pulling a tandem axel trailer for "ANY" commercial use it has to have brakes on both axles!

 

[Grime Busters LLC]

My 7000lb trailers have brakes on both axles. Only makes sense, especially if you are hauling 500 gallons of water. You can pull a trailer with just about any truck, getting it to stop without jackknifing the trailer is the most important factor.

 

[Doodaa]

any trailer over 3500 gvw has to have brakes

 

[GrassButler]

I love Tandems and I love Brakes!! There have many times I nearly "Shipped my Pants" having to stop fast........ Would have never happened without trailer brakes. Paid of a deductible or two I'm sure!

 

[Rapid HotClean]

Yesterday the master brake cylinder in my Chevy gave up the ghost. Bought a new one at NAPA for $54. Took about half an hour to install including the bleed. After I finished, for chits and giggles I call the Chevy dealer to see what they'd have charged - "need to see it, but it'd be around $600 +/- $25".

NAPA know how. lol