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Re: To Brake or Not To Brake?

To: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>, land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: To Brake or Not To Brake?
From: Glenn Ridlen <gridlen@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:57:54 -0700 (PDT)
Dick 
I would strongly recommend trailer brakes. They add a lot of security whin 
going down some of the long hills.
                                                                                
    Glenn
 Dick J wrote:What are the roads from Texas to Bonneville like? I've towed my 
basic, brakeless, flatbed car trailer from Texas to Florida, to New York, to 
North Carolina, and Ohio with no problems. I've never gone farther west than 
New Mexico, and haven't ventured into Utah and Bonneville yet. I'm getting 
ready to get a new flatbed to haul my racecar to Maxton, El Mirage, and 
Bonneville. Should I get it with optional electric brakes, or are they 
un-necessary for hauling my car. When I had an enclosed car hauler, I had 
electric brakes, and wouldn't dream of towing such a big, heavy trailer without 
them, but the flatbed is so much smaller and lighter. I saved the anti-sway 
device and load equalizer from the enclosed trailer, and have been very happy 
with their assistance on the smaller open trailer. I'll continue to use those 
devices, but what about brakes? Comments?
Dick J 
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