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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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Unread 04-15-2009, 01:25 PM
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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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