Replacing trailer brake cable cover plates
Cable cover plates form a protective cover for the exposed area of brake cable that connects to the expander in the brake. The cable cover is made up of two plates that slot together and are held in place by the brake cable itself. The first of these two plates is permanently fixed to the [...]
Replacing trailer brake shoes
Here is a step by step guide to replacing brake shoes. Lift the trailer off of the ground and onto stands so that all of the wheels can turn freely. Make sure the handbrake is locked in the ‘off’ position. Now you can begin by removing the wheels and the hub caps. Slacken off the [...]
Brake cable replacement/fitting guide
Here is a guide that will help you replace either Knott or Al-ko detachable trailer brake cables. This guide will illustrate the processes you will have to go through, as well as point out any important information that could prove useful to a trailer owner. First of all, you will have to find a way [...]
Identifying trailer brake cables
There a several different makes and models of trailer brake cable on the market, with Knott and Al-ko being the most common. Although having different sized fittings, Knott and Al-ko use a similar method of connecting the cable to the expander inside of the brake. Older braking systems such as Lockheed and older Knott systems [...]