Description
Overview:
This Trailer Breakaway Cable is a safety lanyard for braked trailers that applies the handbrake if the trailer becomes detached from the towing vehicle. It replaces Bradley KIT 130 and is a Genuine Part identified by MPN 185005115. Built from galvanised steel wire with a durable red protective sheath, it resists corrosion and is easy to spot during coupling checks. One end features an eyelet for secure attachment to the trailer handbrake lever; the other has a spring clip for quick connection to a suitable point on the towbar or vehicle. Suitable for a wide range of braked trailers, including plant, utility, boat and horsebox trailers, it helps maintain safe operation on UK roads by ensuring a controlled stop in an emergency.
Key Features:
- Genuine part (MPN 185005115) that replaces Bradley KIT 130
- Galvanised steel cable with protective red coating for durability and visibility
- Eyelet at the trailer end for a tidy, reliable fit to the handbrake lever
- Spring clip at the vehicle end for fast, secure attachment
- Corrosion-resistant materials for long service life in all weather conditions
- Heavy-duty construction with robust crimps for dependable performance
- Straightforward retrofit on most braked trailers using a standard breakaway point
- Helps meet UK legal requirements for breakaway protection on braked trailers
- Compact, flexible cable routes neatly to avoid snagging during tight manoeuvres
- Low-maintenance design; simple visual checks before every journey
Typical Applications:
Used on braked trailers across construction, agriculture, landscaping and leisure. Ideal for plant and equipment trailers, builders' trailers, utility and tipper trailers, horseboxes and boat trailers. Provides a fail-safe link between the trailer handbrake and the towing vehicle to trigger braking if detachment occurs.
Also known as:
Trailer safety lanyard, emergency breakaway lanyard, runaway brake cable, hitch break cable, handbrake safety cable, towbar breakaway cable, emergency trailer cable.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | KIT 130 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| OEM No. | 185005115 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Trailers |
| Key Features | - Genuine part replaces Bradley KIT 130 - Galvanised steel with red sheath resists corrosion - Eyelet for secure handbrake lever attachment - Spring clip for quick towbar connection - Suitable for various braked trailers |
