How AL-KO trailer, caravan brakes work

How AL-KO trailer brakes work
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AL-KO brakes are fairly common for use on trailers and are also fitted to almost all caravans in the UK.
Many car transporter brands use or have used Al-ko brakes the main one being Brian James that in recent years have only fitted AL-KO axles.
Other applications for Al-ko brakes include many trailed plant equipment manufacturers, Boat trailer manufacturers such as SBS and this currently seems to be fitted to the majority of Indespension axles and trailers.
Ifor williams also used AL-KO brakes until 1992.
This is a simple video that will show you the basics of the brake Identifying parts with a brief explanation of how these work.
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[@lillehammerlydoglys]

This series of videos on ALKO brakes are a great resource, thank you for doing some of the work the manufacturer should!

[@TowingAndTrailersLtd]

Hi Glad you like them! Nice to hear that they help we do have more videos coming Kind regards Towing and trailers ltd www.towingandtrailers.com 01909 473749

[@ronnash7289]

Hi Great Videos, can you advise if the expander in your video is the wrong way round. Looking at other videos and another of yours, where you stated it was the wrong way round, the expander here is the same way, which would suggest its the wrong way round. Thanks

[@mondodaftasabrush]

More information on this type of brake needs to be explained ... I have a trailer with this system that that tows forward lovely but reversing it locks up and groans and maybe jackknifes as one wheel is free another will lock up ..... I am going to need to check that top pivot collapses So it brakes lovely as I used a ratchet strap to squeeze the draw bar ... handbrake pulled on works okay rocking back and forward stationary .... so if I ratchet strap the draw bar to simulate reversing and check rear free wheel both wheels rotate freely ( on jack stands). so confused My other trailer with same set up is fine ? but the draw bar tube seem to always want to rotate after I unhitch as if its its bent and trying to screw itself out ? but not by eye ,is that a valid reason ?

[@mediocre-motorcycle-modifi6818]

Where is the cable pulled from?

[@Krists23]

Hei! When I drive reverse my brian james trailer want to stop immediately, so maybe some rust of some reverse mechanism? or brake pads are to close? Before I was thinking that problem is in damper, but after replacement still problem.

[@TowingAndTrailersLtd]

Hi Check the adjustment is all correct, when adjusting always turn the drum in the direction it would go as you travel forward. if you turn in the other direction this will activate the Auto reverse mechanism. check the reverse mechanism us operating correctly, and make sure all moving parts are operating freely including the brake cables. Hope this helps Towing and trailers ltd

[@Krists23]

@@TowingAndTrailersLtd yes I did that and now all good 🖐

[@griswald7156]

Why dont they have disc brakes?

[@TowingAndTrailersLtd]

Hi I don't Know why disk brakes are not widely used but I do understand that there are some developed. I understand but can't be sure that it is to do with the fact that brakes in Europe and the UK work on an overrun system then need to reverse automatically I have heard of a couple of ways that disk brakes have been manufactured but it has been too expensive to be adopted for mass use. due to this it has never taken off as larger numbers are required for production. Please note this is just rumours I have heard and may not be entirely true but I have not seen any information about disk brakes for over 10 years. Hope this helps

[@griswald7156]

@@TowingAndTrailersLtd I’ve just realised that if disc brakes are not used outside over winter they will rust badly.. as do cars disc brakes if unused..