Nut M8 long for trailer brake rod L=50

Nut M8 long for trailer brake rod

Long nut with an M8 thread for a trailer brake rod, with a length of 50 mm. The same nut with an M10 thread is article 1339002, so check which thread your brake rod carries before ordering.

Long nuts on a brake rod

The extra length of a long nut gives more thread engagement than a standard nut, which is what lets the length of a brake rod joint be set and then held while the rod is under a steady pull. Because that setting decides how soon the brakes take hold, adjust the wheel brakes first and set the rod afterwards, then make sure the rod is wound far enough into the nut before locking it. Check the thread for damage when the linkage is dismantled.