Brakes: Front or Rear

[pk]

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.

 

[Skools Out]

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.

 

[reelapeelin]

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

 

[chumbucket]

Front.

 

[pk]

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.

 

[reelapeelin]

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