trailer brakes

cfelton · #1 02-21-2008, 02:05 AM

Im pricing out a new brake job for my tandem axle trailer. It came with some rusted out drums and a froze up accuator cylinder. I figure I can replace the master cyl for 60.00 and upgrade to disc on one axle for about 320.00. I guess thats not to bad to be able ta stop safely. Ya'll got any suggestions, I'm all ears!

tsubaki · #2 02-21-2008, 05:42 AM

Tie Down Disc Brake Assembly for 5 Lugs — 10in.

Stainless steel trailer disc brakes have aluminum calipers, bronze pistons and a painted steel hub and stainless steel rotor assembly. Noncorrosive. Assembled and pre-greased complete with bearings and seals. Ready for retrofitting drum brakes or for new installation. Order two per axle. Mfg. part# 81101. 1 year warranty. U.S.A.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...t_6970_801_801

Enforcer · #3 02-21-2008, 06:36 AM

Rip them out throw them away!! Less problems!!

I have never had a working pair for long!! Just a PIA!! My 23 Sea Ox doesn't have them and never will!!

Besides there is nothing like the feeling of slamming the breaks and looking up say a prayer your going to stop!!

Airslot · #4 02-21-2008, 08:47 AM

Never...NEVER put tie down disk brakes on your trailer. IF your going disks, go Kodiak. Otherwise, junk em. I like having trailer brakes personally, and went Kodiak about over a year ago. Trouble free so far. There is a thread on the swap in the projects section.

'Slot

C YENSEN · #5 02-21-2008, 10:39 AM

no brakes on my trailer

overboard · #6 02-21-2008, 10:59 AM

I drive way to crazy to not have trailor brakes!

tsubaki · #7 02-21-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airslot

Never...NEVER put tie down disk brakes on your trailer. IF your going disks, go Kodiak. Otherwise, junk em. I like having trailer brakes personally, and went Kodiak about over a year ago. Trouble free so far. There is a thread on the swap in the projects section.

'Slot

Air, help me out here.
I don't have brakes either but thought this would be a perfect upgrade being stainless and all.
Hows about some info on the Kodiak system and the negetive aspects of the tie downs.

garagenc · #8 02-21-2008, 03:45 PM

Hey C

Check out Portsmouth trailer sales, about 6 years ago I had to change my drum brakes and I just bought the replacement shoes. By the time I changed over and replaced the rusted parts I only saved about $15.00 each side.

Justa a thought but if you can't afford stainless then just buy the complete changeout assembly, unbolt 4 bolts and the brake line and slap the new ones in place.

reelapeelin · #9 05-09-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Air, help me out here.
I don't have brakes either but thought this would be a perfect upgrade being stainless and all.
Hows about some info on the Kodiak system and the negetive aspects of the tie downs.

I did Tie Downs on all 4 wheels several years back...they are moderately effective when all work and all work not too often...they are Mickey Mouse brakes and should be avoided at all cost....Go Kodiak...I hear good stuff about 'em and can only say bad stuff about Tie Downs from 1st hand experience

reelapeelin · #10 02-24-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airslot

Never...NEVER put tie down disk brakes on your trailer. IF your going disks, go Kodiak. Otherwise, junk em. I like having trailer brakes personally, and went Kodiak about over a year ago. Trouble free so far. There is a thread on the swap in the projects section.

'Slot

I put Tie Downs on all 4 of mine and have REGRETTED it ever since...just say no to Tie Down and get the Kodiaks...Tie Downs are MICKEY MOUSE brakes...they happen to make a good actuator, the 6000, but their disc brakes SUCK OUT LOUD...