Talking About Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
Basics of Trailer Brakes
Trailer brakes function much like vehicle brakes when it comes to braking. An automobile's brakes work by converting kinetic energy into friction, which stops the vehicle's motion by converting it into kinetic energy. Surfaces encounter friction when theymoveagainsteachotherorrubagainsteachother(usuallyintheoppositedirection).
As braking surfaces rub against each other, soft friction materials supply the necessary friction. Indrumbrakes, brakeshoesareforcedupagainsttheinnerwallliningofdrums mountedonwheelhubstocreatefriction.Squeezinglargediscsattachedtothehubsisthe functionofdiscbrakepadsmountedoncalipers.
Each wheel of a trailer is fitted with drum brakes, which allows the trailer to be able to brake independently rather than relying solely on the vehicle towing it. In order to distinguish hydraulic trailer brakes from electric trailer brakes, the way the brakes are engagediscrucial.
What is the working principle of hydraulic trailer brakes?
Towingvehiclesrelyonmastercylinderstogeneratehydraulicpressurewithinthetowing vehicle's braking system, and trailers have their own master cylinders to generate hydraulicpressurewithintheirbrakingsystem.
Trailermastercylindersareintegratedintothehitchassemblythatconnectsthetrailertoa towingvehicle(oftenlookinglikeboxes).
Asa two-piecemechanism, the trailer hitch consists of a rear attachment that attaches to thetrailerandaforwardattachmentthatattachestothetowvehicle. Activatingthemaster cylinderisdonebyarodwithinthetwopieces.
Withthetrailer'sforwardmomentum,therearpieceofthehitchassemblymovesforward intotheforwardpiecewhenthebrakesareappliedonthetowingvehicle. Compressingthe inner rod generates hydraulic pressure that engages the brakes in the trailer by pushing the inner rod into the master cylinder. The trailer brakes disengage when the towing vehicleaccelerates,causingthetwohitchpiecestoseparate.
Hydraulic trailer brakes drawbacks
The hydraulic braking system on a trailer has several distinct disadvantages. Due to the way hydraulic trailer brakes work, there is a lag time involved from the standpoint of safety. Towingvehicle'sbrakesareappliedonlywhenthetrailer'smastercylinderengages whentherearpieceofhitchassemblyslidesintotheforwardpieceofhitchassembly.
In addition, when backing out of a parking space or similar maneuvers with the towing vehicle, it is disadvantageous to shift the towing vehicle into reverse. The tow vehicle's forwardhitchassemblypieceis"back"intothetrailerhitchpiecewhenmovinginreverse, activating the master cylinder and engaging the trailer's brakes as if it were moving forward.Whenthetowvehiclemovesinreverse,apincanbeinsertedintomosthydraulic system hitches to prevent the two hitch pieces from moving into one another, preventing unintended braking; after the tow vehicle resumes forward motion, the pin must be removedtoenablethebrakesoncemore.
Thereverselightcircuitonthetowvehiclewillbeconnectedtothehydraulichitchwireon newer hitches. To prevent hydraulic fluid from moving in the trailer's brake lines and applying the brakes, the reverse light circuit activates when the tow vehicle is in reverse. Deactivatingthissolenoidoccurswhenaforwardgearisselectedonthetowingvehicle.
About Deutsche Hydrapro's Products
Together with European hydraulic pump manufacturers, Deutsche Hydrapro has developeditsElectric-Over-Hydraulic(EOH)BrakeActuator.
A dependable trailer braking system requires a brake actuator with the quality and simplicityofHydraproEOH.Ashorterstoppingdistanceisachievedbecauseofitssuperior responsetime,whichgivesdriverspeaceofmindwhentowing.
ThefollowingaresomeofthefeaturesofDeutscheHydrapro:
● ApowerfulDCmotorandawell-designedpumpwithaminimumnumberofmoving partsensurelong-lastingperformance.
● Providingextrafluidreservesinanindependent,sealedfluidtank.
● Componentsareprotectedagainstexternalelementswithaweatherproof,anodized alloycase.
● Protectivecoatingonacircuitboardtopreventcorrosion.
● An EOH braking system is much more affordable when compared to other brake systemsduetoitscompetitivepricing.
● Peaceofmindwithatwo-yearwarranty.
A German hydraulic braking unit with all these features provides reliable braking performance in harsh, corrosiveconditions. Thebrakeactuatorswemanufacture arealso able to withstand salt water, extreme temperatures, and poor road conditions thanks to ourattentiontodetail.
Whether you're towing a boat trailer, RV, or utility trailer, the Deutsche Hydrapro unit provides reliable electric-over-hydraulic braking. Let us know about your electric hydraulic brake pump needsandwewouldbehappytohelp.
