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Overrun brake

What is an overrun brake? We explain what this important part of the braking system on a trailer is and how it works in practice.

An overrun brake is a braking system commonly used on small trailers, where the movement of the trailer in relation to the towing vehicle is used to activate the brake. When the towing vehicle brakes, the overrun brake is automatically activated and brakes the trailer.

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