Surge brakes
are one preference for trailer brakes.
When the towing vehicle slows, the momentum of the trailer causes it to push forward against the towing vehicle. The sensor detects this force and activates the brakes. The amount of braking force that the system applies is proportional to the amount of force exerted on the sensor. This means that as the rate of deceleration increases, so does the force that the surge brakes provide.
Surge brakes are a type of brake course that is used on trailers. Surge brakes accommodate further braking potentiality which reduces the strain on the tow vehicle also as the chances of a trailer jackknifing during a sudden cease.
Surge Brake Operation
Surge brakes cause a sensor that is attached to the trailer's Language.Alternative Brake System
The alternative to surge brakes is electrical brakes, which operate in a similar manner to automobile brakes. The brakes engage when the brake pedal inside the vehicle is depressed. Electrical brake systems require proper hookups on the towing vehicle to operate.
Uses of Surge Brakes
Surge brakes are most common on boat trailers and rental trailers. Surge brakes are used on boat trailers as the trailer is often submerged in water which can damage electrical brake systems, and they are also common on rental trailers as many vehicles do not have the required electrical hookups to run electrical braking systems.
