Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:08 am
I just put disc brakes on my '96 X trailer. (A simple project not much harder than changing the bearings and seals). As part of the project I installed a reversing solenoid. They don't cost much and are simple to put in. You just disconnect the brake line at the actuator output and place the solenoid in between. Bleed the brakes and your done. I just ran the additional 5th wire along side the original 4 and bundled it together with spiral wrap. It has a separate bullet plug at the bumper which goes to the backup light circuit. Works like a charm eliminating the need for the lockout pin I had previously drilled for.