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TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
somebody's gonna say "I told you so", but I already had 'em by the time you said it...retro-fitted tandem trailer w/Tie-Down's disc brakes AND model 6000 actuator several years back...I've worked on these things and replaced parts till ALL the cows got home and they're still not worth a POOP!
Anybody thinkin' about brakes...DON'T GO TIE-DOWN!!! They got SQUAT for technical help.
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07-03-2004, 06:37 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
I just don't use brakes!! I bought a brand New trailer 3 monthsago and got No brakes for that reason!!
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07-03-2004, 10:39 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
I'd forget about trailer brakes too, except that tow vehicle's brake rotors warp slowin' down additional weight...gives me the ji-ji- jiggles...
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07-03-2004, 11:49 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
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07-04-2004, 08:29 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
Actually tow truck is f-150 lariat crew(before all the chevy/gmc fanatics jump outta the woodwork, towing did the same thing to the chevy truck i used to have, and i'm SURE a dodge would never warp a rotor)...i just want to get the brakes i got and have paid for fixed and it seems tie-down could care less!
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07-04-2004, 08:30 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
besides, you'll never see me driving a jeep flipster
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07-04-2004, 08:52 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
Well I use to own a full size Dodge Van and the rotors always warped!! They have the worse brakes of them all!!
I have a full size Chevy Blazer and I have never had to change the rotors! I have been towing this boat for 5 years with this truck and always fine. But that said you should never tow something heavyer then the vechile your towing with. IMO My blazer is a little over 6000 pounds! The boat fully loaded around 4000 pounds. Well any who good luck with your brakes!!
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07-05-2004, 06:27 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
Thanks Maco...I found a shop that'll work on 'em...just reluctant to tie it up that long...
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07-05-2004, 07:35 PM
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Re: TIE-DOWN BRAKES SUCK!
Get yourself some aftermarket drilled rotors. They'll dissipate the heat and won't warp like factory equipment. Easy to install yourself too. I finally went this way with both my wife's and daughter's Grand Cherokee's after a few sets of factory rotors. Haven't had a problem since. ;)
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