Trailer Brakes Do I need it ?

[cfelton]

The trailer I have came out from under a 26ft. Bayliner. I shortened it up and moved the axles and roller cradles forward to balance the weight. I removed the remains of four drum brakes and replaced the wheel bearings. The trailer is really heavy duty and galvanized so its really HEAVY! I pull it with a Toyota Tacoma 4x4 v6 automatic and only had trouble one time.
I was coming home from the Outer Banks behind 3 minivans full of folks from Maryland and the third time they slamed on brakes I locked the brakes up and it felt like it picked the rear end of my truck off the road. I came so damn close to hitting them, it wasn't funny. When I got home I ordered a new surge actuator and a set of Kodiak Stainless Steel Disc Brakes and installed them on the front axle. Now when I hit the brakes the boat trailer stops the truck. I love em!