[VAC] Disc Brakes

[robert brandt <rdbrandt_1930@xxxxxxxxx>]

Does anybody have any experience with disc brakes on
trailers?  Northern Tool Catalog came the other day
and the trailer parts section had loaded backing
plates for drum brakes but they also had disc brake
parts.  Like a loaded backing plate only a complete
disc brake assembly.  How would the be activated by a
12 volt system?  Would there be a great advantage in
disc over drum as there is in automobile brakes?

What advise would you have on adjusting trailer brakes
to work in conjuction with the tow brakes.  We are
pulling a 69 Caravel with an 89 Astro and the trailer
brakes want to grab prior to the puller brakes. 
Adjusting the controller does not seem to make any
difference.  Should the trailer brakes be adjusted so
they would be quite free?

Thanks,

Carole and Rob
69 Caravel
San Diego