Re: Trailer brakes
I just replaced my entire drum brake system with a set of vented disc brakes by Tie-Down. Paid about 370.00 for everything from Eastern Marine. Installation was pretty straightforward; strip off all the old hardware, clean up the mounting surfaces and bolt the new components on. Have an electricians fish tape handy to pull the new lines through the trailer frame. Tie-Down supplies a flexible rubber brake line that runs from the actuator to the rear of the trailer. My old trailer had a steel line. The rubber is a lot easier to work with. Make sure you have grommets in places where it passes through the frame.
If your state requires trailer safety inspections, they may require brakes based on the GVW of the trailer.
Other options are replacing with drum brakes, (not a great option), going with an electric over hydraulic system, ( $$$$$) or not using any brakes. I had no choice but to have brakes. The Tie-Downs are cheaper than the Kodiak Brakes but for my limited travel, they should be fine.
I will be hitting the road in the morning and will let you know if there are any problems.
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