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How do free backing brakes work?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/21/2022

Free Backing brakes have a unique design that moves the front brake shoe away from the brake drum when you are backing up. This allows the trailer to roll free when backing up, but this type of brake has no braking power while backing, therefore, your tow vehicle's brakes carry the entire load.

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