Brakes: Front or Rear
 

Getting ready to install disc brakes on a tandem axle trailer. If I only put brakes on one axle, does it matter if its the front or rear axle?
Thanks.

Re: Brakes: Front or Rear
 

most are on the front but it shouldn't matter except when under heavy braking the load will shift forward and apply more weight on the front axle and trailer tongue.

Re: Brakes: Front or Rear
 

PK...put 'em on the front axle... ;)...they'll have a greater tendancy to "hop" if on the rear axle... :(...

Re: Brakes: Front or Rear
 

Front.

Re: Brakes: Front or Rear
 

Well, I put them on the rear because thats where the old drums where. It is easy enough to change though, I will let you know how they work out. Thanks for the help.

Re: Brakes: Front or Rear
 

Go ahead and change 'em B4 you find out the hard way WHY you NEED to go ahead and change 'em... :P...