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David and Danette View Drop Down
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    Posted: 24 May 2016 at 5:03pm
   Just curious but why don't they use disk brakes for the trailer axles? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 May 2016 at 6:02pm
Cost and complexity. As far as I know, the only TT that comes with disc brakes are some of the bigger Airstreams.

The magnetic drum brakes are about 15% of the cost of a hydraulic over electric disc brake system.
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