IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - Breakaway brakes worth fixing or just delete?

archtimb · 04-12-08, 06:34 AM

Brian's right. It's required, why eliminate it? You can replace the components for less than $50. Don't likr the location, move it. It can go most anywhere up there, even in the box if it's not sealed.

Trailer Parts Superstore - 'Engager' Electric Break-Away Kit w/LED Meter

Testing of the breakaway system is required in a state inspection here. The breakaway system is required if the trailer has brakes. Ever been DOT'ed? The fine for this not working is probably in the $200-300 range. Do not give these guys a reason to start writing you up...once they put pen to paper that will not be the only fine. I have seen fines on trailers exceed $1k for just a routine stop. Is it worth eliminating? Only you can decide that, but I vote no.

Mitch

04-12-08, 06:34 AM	#3
archtimb IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 131	Brian's right. It's required, why eliminate it? You can replace the components for less than $50. Don't likr the location, move it. It can go most anywhere up there, even in the box if it's not sealed. Trailer Parts Superstore - 'Engager' Electric Break-Away Kit w/LED Meter Testing of the breakaway system is required in a state inspection here. The breakaway system is required if the trailer has brakes. Ever been DOT'ed? The fine for this not working is probably in the $200-300 range. Do not give these guys a reason to start writing you up...once they put pen to paper that will not be the only fine. I have seen fines on trailers exceed $1k for just a routine stop. Is it worth eliminating? Only you can decide that, but I vote no. Mitch __________________ Mitch Rowland Dallas, Pennsylvania "Take the body off"