Vacuum brakes to fit trailers
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The Repco vacuum brake system for trailers offers positive braking via a single air line and is suitable for many smaller trailers and caravans.
It is easily fitted to most petrolengined vehicles, and consists of a manifold tapping to provide vacuum power, a filter, control valve, vacuum reserve tank, power chamber for the trailer, and the various lines.
Braking effort can be varied proportionally between towing vehicle and trailer with a hand control, which also allows the trailer brakes to be applied independently — useful for hill starts.
Operating automatically with the standard vehicle foot brake, this system dispenses with any overrun brakes on the trailer, making reversing much easier.
Price: From £60 plus VAT for a single-line system. Twin-line systems available.