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Unread 04-15-2009, 09:12 AM
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Default Trailer Brakes Locked Up

Towed my V20 home from her winter storage spot Monday night and noticed a small amount of smoke coming out between the wheel and the frame of the trailer. I greased the hubs up before I drove it home. It was the front axle of my dual axle trailer. When I pulled over to check it, the hub was hot and it smelled like something was burning. I tried backing up to release the brake but I am still hearing a grinding noise coming from the wheel. I imagine it must of seized up while in storage over the winter. Is there a way to unlock this brake? It is a 97 Venture dual axle trailer for a 21' boat. The brakes are not electric. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Unread 04-15-2009, 11:22 AM
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drum or disc?
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Unread 04-15-2009, 11:41 AM
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sounds like a great time to convert to disc.
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Unread 04-15-2009, 11:49 AM
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Drum brakes.
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Drum brakes.
throw all that away
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take the red wrench to them, replace with dissc if you need brakes
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is "the red wrench" a grinder, a sawzall or a torch?
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have u tried to loosen the brakes? Then take a hammer and beat the drum in different locations. I have never had one not come off this way. Sometimes it takes a while but it will come off. I just changed mine this winter, it's easier to buy the thing as a package and bolt thet new one on the trailer with the 4 bolts. You can save about $15.00 each wheel if you buy the parts seperate but it's a whole lot more work.
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Give this a try...

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unless you are towing with a Yugo, tear them out and use nothing!! You can thank me letter!
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