Trolley Brake???

Hi davenjeip, I've heard 17 degrees is the point of no return for a jackknife, which isn't much. There are many factors, wet-dry, ice or snow, loaded-empty. Generally, grabbing the trailer brake will lock the wheels, and the weight is going to pivot on the 5th wheel, actually pushing the tractor, making matters worse. On snow, when the trailer wheels lock, a wedge of snow builds up in front of the tire, and even though you release the brakes, the tire still has to go over that wedge. I think there are situations, where touching the trailer brakes will straighten it out, however, most times, it's usually in a panic situation, and roads have a natural slope to them, and sliding tires will follow that path.

 

Back in the day my trolley brake has saved my bacon more then once from a jack knife. U have to b fast. When u see that wagon come around give it a quick tug itll put that wagon back in line.

 

Hi moosc, I think the other problem is, when you release the johnny bar, it takes a while for the air in the trailer brakes to bleed off. Wasn't there a special glad hand for the trailers you could get, that let the air out faster?

 

That im not sure on. When i had it on the fld it was just a quick tug and it was back straight. Dont recall a delay [QUOTE="semi" retired;4177821]Hi moosc, I think the other problem is, when you release the johnny bar, it takes a while for the air in the trailer brakes to bleed off. Wasn't there a special glad hand for the trailers you could get, that let the air out faster?[/QUOTE]

 

It's fun using it Bob tailing.

 

How is that?

 

Cause at least on my truck the brake lights come on.

 

Easy way to get some off your butt without actually hitting brakes and causing a worse situation.

 

Practice and you can have this guy's job!




Mikeeee

 

Ha, I love the disclaimer, "Don't try this at home".