FACT SHEET

Trailer brake stretch control

TRB-STRE Stretch brake

Automatic trailer brake activation,

Safety
stretch brake
• Safer and more stable vehicle combinations.
TRB-STRE is a safety system to obtain more secure and sta- • Reduced risk of jack-knifing.
ble vehicle combinations. The system gives improved steer- • Improved steerability on slippery roads.
ability and reduces the risk of jack-knifing.
When the system is turned on and the accelerator pedal is
released, it automatically activates the trailer brakes in a pul-
sating way. The result is that the trailer is momentarily retard-
ed and the vehicle combination is straightened up. In this way,
the risk of jack-knifing between the truck and trailer is min-
imised and the risk of an accident is reduced.
The system is an extra help when driving on slippery and
hilly roads, for example when driving downhill with the auxil-
iary brake active. Normally in this situation, the truck brakes
but the trailer does not. Furthermore, when only the trailer is
braked, the truckʼs front wheels will maintain full steerability,
which is of great importance when driving downhill on curv-
ing, slippery roads.
The stretch brake is activated with the auxiliary brake stalk,
see Driver Guide for details. When the stretch brake is active,
an icon is shown in the instrument display. The system can on-
ly be activated at low speeds (below 40 km/h).

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