I am going to start pulling my small vintage travel trailer with my 2001 Tj. Are there any suggestions or recommendations of what braking system I should upgrade to? The trailer does not have brakes and I am sure the stock TJ brakes leave a lot to be desired.
Brake upgrade suggestions
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Rubicon88
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You running those new breaks? I've always run the old style brakes.
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How heavy is the trailer?
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How heavy is the trailer?
What is the approximate weight of the trailer and as Chris asked above, what size tires are you running? Whatever your answers are, one of Black Magic's brake products will be my recommendation.
Rubicon88
TJ Addict
Google is your friend. Put in the model of trailer and you'll find a weight real quick.
Well, your tires are roughly equivalent to 32's but that trailer description isn't enough to know even an approximation of its weight. The above advice to Google its model # is my recommendation too.
If it's light, you may get away with Black Magic's brake pad and rotor kit. If it's heavier or you just aren't willing to take chances since your trailer doesn't have brakes, I'd go with Black Magic's superb dual-piston Big Brake Kit which has been on both of my TJs. www.blackmagicbrakes.com
Did you just ask if someone could google something for you? Hahaha! Well all I could find is it’s under 2000lbs. Would need more info I think to find a solid answer...
Rubicon88
TJ Addict
Is there a reason why you cannot upgrade the axle on the trailer to one with electric brakes?
I would start with trailer brakes for any trailer over 1500 lbs., which includes your 1965 Deville. You just have to decide whether your definition of "vintage" means unaltered or whether there is latitude for safety improvements.
I would start with trailer brakes for any trailer over 1500 lbs., which includes your 1965 Deville. You just have to decide whether your definition of "vintage" means unaltered or whether there is latitude for safety improvements.
I second the idea of retrofitting brakes onto the trailer. While a BMB upgrade would certainly be worthwhile, the trailer will squat the rear of the Jeep somewhat and unload the front axle a little, reducing available braking traction...while towing, this could offset at least some of any advantage gained with a Jeep brake upgrade.
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