Archive for the "Brakes" Category

Brake cable replacement/fitting guide

Here is a guide that will help you replace either Knott or Al-ko detachable trailer brake cables. This guide will illustrate the processes you will have to go through, as well as point out any important information that could prove useful to a trailer owner. First of all, you will have to find a way […]

Identifying trailer brake cables

There a several different makes and models of trailer brake cable on the market, with Knott and Al-ko being the most common. Although having different sized fittings, Knott and Al-ko use a similar method of connecting the cable to the expander inside of the brake. Older braking systems such as Lockheed and older Knott systems […]