While traditional electric drum brakes are standard across a majority of standard highway builds due to their lower cost, upgrading to a disc setup offers substantial mechanical benefits.
Genuine AL-KO vs Non-Genuine Trailer Disc Brake Pads: Is Saving a Few Bucks Worth the Risk? When towing a multi-ton caravan, boat trailer, or heavy-duty float across harsh Australian landscapes, your braking system is your primary safety net. While routine maintenance...
How to Determine the Best Solution to Fix Hot Caravan Brakes Hot caravan brakes can fail suddenly or develop gradually over time. Even experienced mechanics often require expert assistance to isolate these issues. Since electric braking systems (10-inch and 12-inch)...
Disk Rotor and Caliper Installed On Standard Ford Hub Marine Trailer Tips Stainless top hat rotors and calipers can be installed easily onto marine axles and are ideal for all Australian and American galvanised hubs. Suits a 10-inch or 12-inch disc rotor setup. You...
The Ultimate Guide to Trailer Disc Pad Wear: Technical Causes and Proven Fixes Identifying and resolving excessive disc pad wear is one of the most critical aspects of maintaining a safe, cost-effective towing setup. This engineering resource simplifies...
A customer turned up today and asked for a large, extinct Dexter Oval Magnet because he believes it works better than the smaller brake magnets that are plentiful everywhere. Penny, our social media guru, served the customer who showed him a magnet from our website....
This unit, the caravan and trailer brake guide, discusses the key safety component on almost all road vehicles: brakes. Explore the guides to help you understand hydraulic boat trailer brakes, mechanical horse float brakes, and electric caravan brakes.
The Couplemate™ Technical Hub is a free digital resource for the Australian towing and trailer industry. Units in the Technical Hub include:
Introduction Unit
Unit 1: Towing
Unit 2: Axles & Suspension
Unit 3: Brake Systems (you are here)
Unit 4: Fasteners & Fittings
Unit 5: Electrics