Glossary / General

trailer brakes

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Trailer brakes are special brakes for trailers that help slow them down when they're being pulled by a vehicle. They make it safer to tow heavy things by helping the vehicle stop more easily.

Technical Definition

Trailer brakes are additional braking systems installed on trailers to help reduce stopping distances and improve safety when towing. They work in conjunction with the vehicle's brakes to provide better control and stability while hauling heavy loads.

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"software error may cause trailer brakes not to function in exterior lights to fail."
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"Yeah, but you're going to have trailer brakes anyway. That's between that and the brakes that come on a 350 Dooley."
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