How are trailer brake valves different from normal brake systems?

Date:2023-08-30

The main difference between trailer brake valves and normal braking systems is their design and function to accommodate the braking needs of a trailer behind the vehicle.

Separate brake force control:

The braking system of an ordinary car is designed for a single vehicle. It applies braking force by stepping on the brake pedal to slow down and stop the vehicle.

Since the trailer is behind the vehicle, it requires independent brake force control. Trailer brake valves allow the driver to control the trailer's braking system so that it works in harmony with the host vehicle's brakes, ensuring the entire combination slows and stops smoothly and safely.

Distributed braking force:

In ordinary vehicles, the braking force is evenly distributed to each wheel to ensure the stability of the vehicle during braking.

The trailer brake valve allows the driver to adjust the distribution of brake force between the main vehicle and the trailer to accommodate varying road conditions, vehicle speed and trailer weight. This helps prevent loss of control or instability of the trailer when braking.

Suspension and load balancing:

The braking system of ordinary cars usually takes into account the suspension and load balance of the vehicle to ensure consistent braking effects under different road conditions.

Trailer brake valves need to take into account how the trailer is connected to the host vehicle, suspension differences, and the load on the trailer itself. By adjusting the trailer brake valve, you can better balance the performance of the whole combination when braking, avoiding too strong braking of the main vehicle or insufficient braking of the trailer.

Emergency braking and safety:

The braking system of ordinary vehicles mainly considers the braking performance of a single vehicle.

In the case of emergency braking, the existence of the trailer brake valve can ensure that the trailer can also slow down in time, avoiding the situation that the trailer hits the main vehicle during the braking process of the main vehicle, and improves the safety of the entire combination.