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Reg · 05-13-2008, 07:43 PM

Yes, wire them in parallel.
I don't think there is any polarity to worry about, but if the two wires from each magnet have different colors it might be worth wiring them as same color to same color.

Here's a minor tip;
When you have them all connected up get a battery charger that has an ammeter and can put out about 15 amps. The 4 brake magnets should draw about 3 amps each, so when you connect the charger you should see about 12 amps on the meter and hear all 4 HUMMING ! Maybe clunks as they come on.
If you only see 9 or fewer amps... guess what ? Yep, go find the open cicuit one(s).

05-13-2008, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Reg Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 507	Re: eletric brakes wiring question. Yes, wire them in parallel. I don't think there is any polarity to worry about, but if the two wires from each magnet have different colors it might be worth wiring them as same color to same color. Here's a minor tip; When you have them all connected up get a battery charger that has an ammeter and can put out about 15 amps. The 4 brake magnets should draw about 3 amps each, so when you connect the charger you should see about 12 amps on the meter and hear all 4 HUMMING ! Maybe clunks as they come on. If you only see 9 or fewer amps... guess what ? Yep, go find the open cicuit one(s).