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The only differential that may have any effect on setting the brakes is the inter-axle differential. That would allow braking action to effect both drive axles if it is locked. However, the amount of braking can vary, depending on the condition of the springs inside the chambers, which you can not see. Springs that are weakened by... Corrosion, perhaps, will not hold as much load as new ones. And, locking the axles only distributes that amount of braking to two more drive wheels.
The more brakes you apply, they better your chances of not rolling away from the dock. And, that means two more axles on the trailer.
So you're saying I'm off topic ...?...LOLOriginally Posted by YankeeTURBO
No. The problem with out discussion is...The only differential that may have any effect on setting the brakes is the inter-axle differential. That would allow braking action to effect both drive axles if it is locked. However, the amount of braking can vary, depending on the condition of the springs inside the chambers, which you can not see. Springs that are weakened by... Corrosion, perhaps, will not hold as much load as new ones. And, locking the axles only distributes that amount of braking to two more drive wheels.
The more brakes you apply, they better your chances of not rolling away from the dock. And, that means two more axles on the trailer.