How Electric Trailer Brakes Work

How Electric Trailer Brakes Work.

[@k0rc]

I made it through 75 years of life not knowing exactly how electric trailer brakes worked. I can now complete my life with that knowledge. Thank you !!!

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck, G.

[@terryfinley7760]

😂

[@stevenbrown5210]

Wait until you learn to make Jello - LIFE CHANGING

[@enrique88005]

​@@ghostsesthis was helpful..magnets huh...OK never knew that.

[@ghostses]

@@enrique88005 Good deal. Yes, magnets! Take care, G.

[@chrishussey3219]

I've been a mechanic for 20+ years, but never worked on trailer brakes until I bought a Travel Trailer. Awesome video, gave me exactly what I needed without all of the extra "talking" people usually do. Thank you very much...keep up the good work!

[@ghostses]

That's cool Chris! I haven't been a tech for about 28yrs now. Brakes, front ends, and alignments was my game. Glad you found it useful. Take care, G.

[@rlarajr2001]

I've had a trailer for over 20yrs. Never understood how they worked. Great video.

[@xzivr4894]

This is perfect. Short and to the point. Just getting into towing and had no idea how they worked. Thanks!

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Good luck to you. G.

[@100InchHammer]

I've been towing all my adult life and I didn't know how they worked.

[@rickylastovica9794]

Told me everything I needed to know in 3minutes and 46 seconds even answered my question. Excellent video

[@ghostses]

Thanks Ricky! Glad you found it informative. Good luck, G.

[@matthewmccormack4392]

Agreed

[@craighowdeshell6291]

Excellent video! Short and sweet, only pertinent information, clear vocals, no camera shaking and lots of good info. Thank you for the video it really helps.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Craig! Glad you found it useful. Good luck, G.

[@airitwide]

I'm an engineer and I have to say this was a superb, concise tutorial.

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@maicokid]

Bingo excellent description and covered everything

[@gatto190]

You are eloquent. Not a single "um." Thank you!

[@ghostses]

Thanks David! Glad you liked it. Take care, G.

[@robertallen6710]

..enough "um's" can wreck an otherwise good vid..

[@matthewjackson64]

Your explanation was very clear and to the point, It made me horny in my pants.

[@mskmsk7174]

@@matthewjackson64 That's a weird comment

[@InterestingInmates]

I can't agree with this enough.

[@rodporter2381]

Outstanding - brief, but not too fast, and complete. All youtubers should have to view this before posting. I love it. And after several years on youtube still helping out. Thanks!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Rod! I know exactly what you mean. I watch tons of videos myself. Many are droning on and on and never seem to get to the point, and others are using so many jump cuts you don't have a millisecond to digest what's just been said. I do try to strike a balance between the two, but will admit I do get a bit verbose from time to time. Glad you found this video useful/informative. Good luck and take care, G.

[@jerryhesch4832]

I could swear this was narrated by Matthew McConaughey! That’s a compliment by the way, just a very distinct style of speech. Alright, alright, alright!!! Great video! Thanks.

[@ghostses]

I get that tons Jerry! For all you know- I am him but keep my identity private...lol. Take care, G- I mean M.

[@memine1133]

I thought Don Knotts.

[@TheBearsButt]

Excellent video. I have an older 1971 Prowler camp trailer and the magnet portion is almost a big as the inside of the drum. I was confused about how it worked, but your video has cleared up any confusion I had. Thanks a million for this video!

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck and take care, G.

[@bulistik5039]

Exactly what i needed to know and straight to the point. Thanks Buddy!!!!

[@ghostses]

No problem! Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@aslmx8320]

Good job. You covered everything and in just 3 minutes. I need this for my vintage camper rebuild

[@ghostses]

Very good! Thanks! Good luck with your rebuild, G.

[@raycalandra1887]

Thanks! Great video and explanation of the electric brake system. Been towing an RV for years but never fully understood the brakes. Did not realize that the electromagnet rode the inside of the drum, and grabbed the drum in order to leverage the shoes.

[@ghostses]

No problem Ray! Now you know how they work! Take care, G.

[@ve3yjt]

Towed a few, but never owned one and hadn't been inside for maintenance/repairs. Having seen a picture of the magnet, I thought it was a torsion cam that rotated by EM force to spread the shoes. But dang, this is as simple as it gets.

[@russellmoore5711]

I came here to see if polarity mattered and never thought I would get an answer. You answered that question for me. Thanks. Great video.

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful and I answered your question. Good luck, G.

[@KarrieMcClellan-nv4tk]

This is the exact video I needed. We just got a trailer that had caught of fire (before we got it), and so we need to re-wire it completely. Thank you so very much.

[@ghostses]

Hope it's helpful. Good luck, G.

[@robertcarbonneau4072]

Great video with a clear, concise, but simple explanation. Thanks.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Robert! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@michaeljeansonne4309]

Very good video on the basics. I am new to electric trailer brakes and this answered 99% of my questions. Thank you.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Michael. Glad you found it informative. Good luck, G.

[@tomfrantz]

You are a great teacher. Thank you. Greasy hands on keyboard here. Etrailer had great pre-packed grease hubs and brake assembly. Good description on why there is a R and L!!!!!

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@jessepacheco4857]

KZbinrs like you are a rare breed. Great info and straight to the point. Thanks!!!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Jesse! Glad you liked it. G.

[@skillcollector397]

Thank you for the simple, clear, and short video explaining how electric trailer brakes work!

[@ghostses]

No problem! Good luck, G.

[@Mike19sf]

thank you for this video, i'm going to replace my brakes and rewire my trailer, Never done any electric brake work Your video saved me a lot of guess work. Well done!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Michael! Good luck, G.

[@chrisdm23]

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[@kenzpenz]

Great video. I remember years ago, changing the shoes but not knowing why the smaller shoe was in front. I'm 77 years old and yes you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video. Always something different and interesting. Ken..... Marina, CA

[@ghostses]

+Kenneth Bartlett Thanks Kenneth! Now you know! I'm glad you like the videos! Take care, G.

[@michaelhirz208]

Thank you!!! I've never worked on electric brakes before.i had a hot spindle and when I opened it up and saw the wear on the face of the drum I thought that something was wrong. I'm going to repack the bearings and put it back together. Thanks again !

[@ghostses]

Good deal, glad the video was helpful. Good luck with your project. Take care, G.

[@jdrteddy]

Thank you for helping me understand how these brakes work.

[@ghostses]

No problem Ronald! I'm glad you liked it. By the way, very cool profile pic! Take care, G.

[@femurphy77]

Learn something new everyday! I had assumed that there was a solenoid with a plunger similar to a wheel cylinder. Never knew it actually grabbed the inside of the drum on the lug face.

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful. Good name by the way...lol. Take care, G.

[@marshteamrealestate732]

Short & simple: brilliant.

[@ghostses]

Thanks. Good luck, G.

[@simonholdaway2160]

Perfectly clear description. Picking up my first trailer with electric brakes later today. Thanks so much!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Simon. Good luck, G.

[@tommyb.6064]

Thanks for the explanation! Very clear and helpful.

[@ghostses]

No problem Tommy! Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@jaimwolfe]

Perfect video that gave me exactly the information I needed. Thanks!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Jaim. Glad you found it informative. Good luck, G.

[@timbaker1806]

One of the most Clear and Concise help Videos I have used. Great Job Sir !

[@ghostses]

Thanks Tim! Take care, G.

[@shahalismaximus]

Thank you!! Just bought a camper with electric brakes and wanted to know how they worked. Very good explanation. I can say I feel like i learned a lot :)

[@ghostses]

Thanks Shahalis! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@mzee5533]

My first time to see about electric trailer brakes, I think I'll to read and research more info. Thanks for this mate

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck, G.

[@daveshepherd7582]

i never knew, thanks for sharing!

[@ghostses]

No problem. Take care, G.

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

Outstanding! Thank you - I've done tons of brake jobs in my life, but have only recently encountered electric trailer brakes - I had NO idea how they worked until I watched this video. Thanks again!

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@scottc3165]

Outstanding. I like this kind of detail. Overhauling a trailer and never knew anything about this. Subbed. Thank you!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Scott. Glad you found it informative. Good luck with your project. Take care, G.

[@montimitchellsr]

Thanks for the info, I’ve always wondered how they worked. M

[@ghostses]

No problem Monti! Take care, G.

[@shaunbaker04]

Great job

[@ghostses]

Thanks Shaun! G.

[@randallshular5362]

Very eloquent on your descriptions. Always wondered exactly how they worked. Thanks for sharing.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Randall! Now you know. Take care, G.

[@user-ds8ds8wx3m]

I just bought a used 5th wheel trailer & greased the wheel bearings for the first time. With your excellent video I now know how electric brakes work. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ghostses]

Thanks Mike! Take care, G.

[@bradley5819]

Horrible design so much things to go wrong, hydraulic disc brakes far better.

[@ghostses]

I agree Bradly. I would love to have discs on my setup, but they're pretty expensive- at least for my pocket. Take care, G.

[@southernmaid]

"so much thing to go wrong..." that statement is empty. List what can go wrong with electric brakes and list why hydraulic are better. Include a list what can go wrong with hydraulic brakes for comparison to electric brakes.

[@robertheinkel6225]

Bradley stir a horrible design, they have worked well for decades.

[@skyline9789]

Light use huh wonder how our semi trucks been gettin by all these decades 80,000 pounds

[@jonsexton17]

skyline9789 semi trucks or properly tractor trailers use air brakes. Air pressure is used on both vehicles the tractor truck and trailer. I have no idea what has made you think commercial vehicles with high gross weight ratings use electric brakes but sir you’re are very wrong and I hope you have not been spreading that nonsense around.

[@haulem]

Clear, concise and to the point. Well made and extremely informative. I wish all KZbin information videos were like this one. Well done sir.

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad it was informative. Good luck and take care, G.

[@CT-qx8nl]

This video gave me that "AHH HAA" moment, ya know when something finally clicks and you can wrap your head around how something really works! Thank you sir!

[@ghostses]

Yes, I know that moment! Glad it was helpful and take care, G.

[@tedbaxter5234]

A wonderful, simple, clear description. Thank you!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Ted. Glad you found it helpful. Good luck, G.

[@keithjose2581]

Excellent video on this. I am troubleshooting my trailer brakes, and your video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for being knowledgeable, logical, and clear.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Keith. Hope it's helpful so you can track down your problem. Good luck and take care, G.

[@brandontowry1422]

That was an awesome no nonsense video. Today I learned something new. Thank you sir.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Brandon! Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@PowerBreezer2011]

You did an excellent explanation on the basic operation in a very easy way to understand, nicely done !!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Larry! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@lrobson4490]

Thank you! Very well spoken; short and to the point. I now understand how they function!!!

[@ghostses]

No problem! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@jimk.9493]

Have yet to open mine up, but now can do so with more understanding, nice tech brief, thanks!

[@ghostses]

Good deal Jim! Good luck with your project. G.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

I never realized how clever this design was!

[@ghostses]

It really is. Take care, G.

[@eddiewallace6229]

Great video! Probably the best explanation I have seen for electric trailer brakes, short and to the point.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Eddie. Glad you like it. Take care, G.

[@josecardzna5367]

Thank you so much for the explanation clearly

[@ghostses]

No problem! Take care, G.

[@giffjp]

To the point and perfect. Thanks for posting this.

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Take care, G.

[@eddiemiles3563]

I think you are the best straight to the point clearly and not too fast on talking thanks

[@ghostses]

Thanks Eddie! Glad you found it useful. Take care, G.

[@X80057X]

Great video! Informational, thorough, short and sweet. Thank you 👍

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Take care, G.

[@aviator6010]

Short and to the point. Great simple explanation that makes sense. Thank you

[@ghostses]

Thanks! G.

[@JJerome711]

Thank you for doing this video. I never knew exactly how it all works in there, until the brakes went out on my camper and now I have to service them. Very good video.

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful Josh. Good luck with your project. Take care, G.

[@carlosjoelgarcia3200]

So much good information in this video. Thank you for "breaking it down" for us!!! Awesome!

[@ghostses]

Glad you found it useful Carlos. Good luck, G.

[@steiny3353]

That is probably the best tutorial I have ever seen. Short, clear and very informative. I knew magnets were involved, but I wasn't quite sure how they actually operated. Now I know. Thanks mate. Cheers

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@dracobruhma]

This showed up on my feed. Glad it did, as i just bought an RV woth electric brakes. Kind of wondered how it all worked inside there. Thanks!

[@ghostses]

That's cool! Glad it was informative. Good luck with your travels. Take care, G.

[@MrHSIE]

Wow. Fantastic. A great and easy to understand run down of how they work and the various components. Thanks for taking the time.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Steve! Glad you found it informative. Good luck, G.

[@georgesever4347]

Very correct and concise explanation of how this critical braking system works. It helped me with an installation.

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful George. Hope your job went well. Take care, G.

[@SunnybraeCroft]

Thanks for the explanation, straight to the point and informative. Regards Hugh

[@ghostses]

Thanks Hugh, Glad you found it informative. Good luck and take care, G.

[@scottkenney3761]

Great video. Short and to the point.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Scott. Take care, G.

[@ronarmstrong835]

I work on trailers. These videos are oddly satisfying. Your video was short and to the point. Thanks for uploading.

[@ghostses]

That's cool Ron. I only work on my own trailers. Good to know you thought I did the brake topic justice. Take care, G.

[@chriskhechoom7967]

This short 4 minute video educated me alot on how it works before I install, thank you!!

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful Chris! Good luck, G.

[@brettfraser8050]

Thanks, very well described, no time spent on fluff, thanks a bunch.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Brett! It's the way I try to roll- get in, get out, and be done. Take care, G.

[@johndunn4228]

Nice intro to the subject, well done, very helpful for a starter.

[@ghostses]

Thanks John. Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@Mulelicious]

great, thank you. Short and to the point 👍

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck, G.

[@Dirtbiker-guy]

Perfectly explained, thank you!

[@ghostses]

No problem! Take care, G.

[@fyremonte]

This videos helped me understand how the trailer brakes work. Thank you and well done.

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful Monte. Take care, G.

[@martyamerica]

Thank You! Very good explanation and to the point!

[@ghostses]

Glad you found it helpful. Take care, G.

[@justiceholy1004]

Thank you sir! Now I know what I need (A Brake Controller not just the Breakaway Controller)

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck, G.

[@jorgesilva5408]

Thank you! short, clear, and concise explanation.

[@ghostses]

No problem. Glad you found it helpful. Take care, G.

[@rossprivate5456]

thanks for a very simple and informative explanation ,i started watching to find out whether these brakes were polarity sensitive and it was one of the first things said,either way i kept watching thanks again.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Ross! I'm glad you liked it. Good luck, G.

[@thomasnix31]

Superb Video and to the point. You talk at just the right speed and your explanations are great, as is the video quality itself. I am new at rebuilding trailer brakes and didnt know exactly how the electro magnet worked. This is excellent. Thank you....

[@ghostses]

Thanks Thomas. Glad you found it helpful. Good luck, G.

[@carluvr9567]

Very helpful!! Thank you for posting such a clear, concise video.

[@ghostses]

No problem! G.

[@dkhill27]

Makes total sense. Thank you for explaining. When I have a trailer hooked up I have someone press the brake pedal and I would go around to each trailer axel that had brakes and listen for the "hummmmm" of the electric brakes engaging.

[@ghostses]

Glad you liked it. If you're ever alone, you can pull the pin out of the break away switch and achieve the same results (providing your trailer battery is charged). Or perhaps wedge something between the seat and break pedal. Take care, G.

[@dkhill27]

@ghostses Thank you for the idea of the break away. I will use that next time. Yes I always make sure the trailer battery is charged and is charging from the truck. Part of my pre trip check list

[@ghostses]

@@dkhill27 No problem! Glad it was helpful! take care, G.

[@audiotechlabs4650]

There are other posts on electric drum trailer brakes. I like your post because you have a better way of explanation. Like a few YTubers, it's like the viewer is looking over your shoulder. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I'll be waiting for your next video. Thankz

[@ghostses]

+Audio Tech Labs Well thanks! That's the number one reason I shoot my videos the way I do- so it's like the viewer is seeing through my eyes or looking over my shoulder as you say. I'm glad you like the videos! Take care, G.

[@kyhamoge]

Excellent informational video! Thank you for taking the time to post. 👍🏽

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.

[@lostintime8651]

Nicely explained! Thumbs up to you.

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Take care, G.

[@samspade8612]

A 1000 thank yous, Full Marks chap, well done.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Sam! Glad you found it informative. Good luck, G.

[@olderolderman4603]

Thanks now I know never to old to learn a new trick.

[@ghostses]

Never! Good luck, G.

[@timothyohliger5888]

You have provided a terrific source of information! Thank you very much for making this video.

[@ghostses]

Thanks Timothy! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@ronaldgegg9177]

Great. Got right to the point, explained clearly. Thanks

[@ghostses]

Good deal. Glad it was informative. Take care, G.

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

Awesome explanation! Thanks so much for posting this! 👍

[@ghostses]

Thanks and good luck, G.

[@BluenoseBanana]

Great video! Well spoken and concise. Thank you.

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@elihappinesspie]

Thank you for respecting my time by getting to the point. Great job!

[@ghostses]

Glad you liked it. Good luck, G.

[@spiderstone]

Really explained it well......I understand a lot more about the brakes on my pull along trailer...thanks!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Rick! Glad it was informative. Good luck, G.

[@6628guitarhero]

Awesome video! First time trailer owner ,I was under the assumption it had a coil/rod push/pull system like a starter coil... This make alot more sense lol

[@ghostses]

Tanks Drew. It would seem that way having not peered into a setup. Now you know how they're setup and how they work. Glad it was helpful and good luck with your trailer. Take care, G.

[@nstufflebeam]

Very good explanation, Thanks much. Love it when someone makes me smarter

[@ghostses]

Glad you found it useful Nathan. Good luck, G.

[@pigeondrama]

ALWAYS WORKING ON FRIENDS TRAILERS...AND THIS WAS EXPLAINED VERY WELL

[@ghostses]

+PIGEON MACIAS Thanks! Take care, G.

[@NMranchhand]

thanks, that was a great primer to start my job. much appreciated.

[@ghostses]

No problem! G.

[@waddup-nl2ez]

Great video! Clear and to the point !!

[@ghostses]

Thanks! Good luck, G.

[@TheDevonblacksmith]

that was very straight to the point and very informative I now understand what electric brakes are until resently they where not legal in the UK thanks for posting I can now look at putting them on my mobile houses

[@ghostses]

Thanks Devon! I have sub from the UK and he indicated the same thing- though it was a while back. Sounds like you have more options now. Good luck, G.

[@tobylou8]

All DIYers that want to make an "explanation" video should use this as a template!! EXCELLENT!

[@ghostses]

Thanks Toby! Glad you liked it. Take care, G.

[@juanguzman7268]

Short, to the point. thanks.

[@ghostses]

Glad it was helpful Juan! Take care, G.

[@Lily-nv7xl]

Great video! Totally helped me understand how they work for my exam, good job!

[@ghostses]

Good deal. Good luck with your test. G.

[@pmurrayfarris5203]

Very nice and clear video.. Also the speaker has a great voice.

[@ghostses]

Thanks. Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.

[@eshacooper8741]

Thanks for the insight. Explaining how it works helps so if I run into problems in the future, I have a better idea of what may be causing it. Thank you!!!

[@ghostses]

Good deal Esha! Glad it was informative. Take care, G.