Trailer Brakes Do I need it ?

[Blue_Runner]

My trailer was brand new in 2005. The drum brakes were toast by 2007. I went to move the trailer one day and one side was locked. I love trailer brakes but salt really takes a toll on em. I just take it easy and remember to keep a good distance b/t other vehicles and start braking well before any stops and it doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm sure it wears out the brake pads on the Yukon much faster but its a trade-off.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

My trailer was brand new in 2005. The drum brakes were toast by 2007. I went to move the trailer one day and one side was locked. I love trailer brakes but salt really takes a toll on em. I just take it easy and remember to keep a good distance b/t other vehicles and start braking well before any stops and it doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm sure it wears out the brake pads on the Yukon much faster but its a trade-off.

They have flush kits you can install so that when you flush your engine you can just attach the hose to the kit and flush your brakes also. Gets the salt out.. Yes, they will still rust, like everything else that's made of metal.. but it really helps lenghten the service life of them. I figure a hundred dollars every 4-5 years is a sound investment vs the cost of a single lawsuit.

[Blue_Runner]

My trailer had the flush kit from the factory. Flushed every time every time I took out of the salt. I spray the leaf springs at the car wash with freshwater immediately after taking out as well. Always put in at the lake when I get home which should help the trailer some too. The Yukon does a pretty good job stopping it so I'm not too worried about it. One less thing to maintain.

[macojoe]

I figure a hundred dollars every 4-5 years is a sound investment vs the cost of a single lawsuit.

I don't own anything, except bills and they can have them!!

[RidgeRunner]

Are all disk brakes giving problems? Is it just one manufacturer? I installed a set of SS Kodiak Disks on one of the trailers. So far so good.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

I've been using S.S Kodiak disc brakes on all my trailers, never had a problem of a lock up or not working, the only major break down i usually have is with the back up solenoid, which trailer companies had send me new one for free.

[nipper]

I have heard complaints on this site in the past about the Tie Down brand brake products.

[basswacker]

When do you need brakes in Mass.?