Trailer Brakes Do I need it ?

[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.

[nymack66]

Thanks guys all good ideas so far. Ridge its one hub at the moment starboard front , last time its was port front ! This trailer is brand new with less than 500 miles.
Here is the tag on the trailer I will call Shorelander in regards to the brand of brakes. I have no idea what brand or type it is.
My Dealer is useless, they are happy to bill Shorelander with all repairs, my issue is this should never happen something is wrong, it will create a disaster blowing out my tires etc on the highway, I just know it. The wheel was so hot it was frying the water off when I arrived home. I know something was wrong on my way home I refuse to believe the brakes were locking up again. Little did I know ...My that Chevy was hauling it with ease. I did notice the 3K on the RPM's ...Great one once said common sense is not so common :)

[nymack66]

For the record I finally pull the Brakes off the front axle today. One less crap to worry about.

[macojoe]

[basswacker]

When do you need brakes in Mass.?