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Q: When are you required to have brakes on a trailer?
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What is the minimum weight which a trailer or semi-trailer must have before the vehicle is required to have brakes that can be applied by the driver?

It's not the actual weight, but the weight rating of the trailer which determines if brakes are required on the trailer, and they vary from state to state. In most states, trailer brakes are required on any trailer with a GVWR of 3,000 lbs. or more. In some states, the requirements may be as low as 1,000 lbs.


What is a trailer with a GVWR of 1500 pounds or greater required to have by law?

brakes


Tp-31 what quipment is required to be on trailer?

break away brakes in case you lose trailer while in motion


Is a 1999 K1500 equipped for trailer brakes?

It appears to be equipped for trailer brakes.


What is the most common brakes on a tractor trailer?

The most common brakes on a tractor trailer are the s-cam brakes


Trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 1500 pounds or greater are required to have what equipment?

Working Trailer brakes.


What is the trailer air supply?

supplies air to the trailer brakes to allow the operator to release the brakes


Where can you buy good trailer brakes?

You can buy trailer brakes in Autozone, although stock may vary by location. There is also a company located in Delaware that sells trailer brakes and other trailer parts called Eastern Marine - Trailer Parts Superstore online.


Should a trailer have brakes?

A small single axle trailer does not need brakes but be aware that your vehicle will have to stop the vehicle plus the trailer, so allow more stopping distance. A double axle trailer needs trailer brakes if you are carrying a heavy load of any kind at all.


Can a commercial truck with air brakes be connected with a trailer using electric brakes?

Yes. However, the truck must be wired for a trailer equipped with electric brakes.


Brakes that automatically stop a trailer if it breaks away from the towing vehicle are required on all trailers equal to or exceeding a weight of?

3000 pounds


What is the towing capacity of a 1987 Chevrolet 1500?

8,000 lbs on 2wd with trailer brakes 6,500 lbs on 4wd with trailer brakes