1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 197

Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safetychains under the tongue of the trailer that the tongue will so not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufactureror by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach themto the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your And, never allow safety rig. chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they mustbe adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakesso you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Your trailer brakes system can tap into vehicle's hydraulic brake system except: Don't tap into your vehicle's brake system if the trailer's brake system will use more than0.02 cubic inch ( 0 . 3 ~ of)fluid from your vehicle's master ~ cylinder. If it does, both braking systems won't workwell. You could even lose yourbrakes. Will the trailer parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If the not, trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checks out this far, then make the brake fluid at the port on tap the mastercylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes. But don't copper use tubing for this. If you do, itwill bend and finally break Use steel brake off. tubing. 4-43