Trailer Brake Safety Tips | Don’t Cook Your Trailer Brakes

Key Points

• Riding the brakes downhill overheats them fast.

• Use lower gears and engine braking.

• Feather the brakes instead of holding them down.

The Smell of Trouble

Ever smelt that burnt-toast smell while towing downhill? That’s not breakfast — that’s your trailer brakes frying.

How to Stay Cool

Don’t sit on the brake pedal until smoke pours out. Drop down a gear, let your engine do the work, and brake lightly when needed. Short squeezes, not long burns.

Why It Matters

Cooked brakes mean warped drums, long stopping distances, and a brown-trouser moment you won’t forget. Keep it cool, and your trailer will thank you.

-Cooler than your tow car’s AC – that’s Brent.

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