Trailer Brakes Locked Up

spareparts · #1 04-15-2009, 05:27 PM

take the red wrench to them, replace with dissc if you need brakes

phester · #2 04-15-2009, 05:34 PM

is "the red wrench" a grinder, a sawzall or a torch?

garagenc · #3 04-15-2009, 07:14 PM

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.

bradford · #4 04-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Give this a try...

macojoe · #5 04-15-2009, 07:37 PM

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

reelapeelin · #6 04-16-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by macojoe

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

After many years and many $$$ I'm about to agree w/MJ on this...instead of spending money on trailer brakes, I just put a new set of rotors and pads on my truck...cross-drilled AND slotted on all four wheels...now for the trailer, I'll jack it up, remove the calipers and run it w/out brakes...gonna see how that works for a while...

evilgli · #7 04-16-2009, 04:16 PM

i just ripped the old drum brakes off my trailer 2 weeks ago. and installed this set of brakes..http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=155..

took a couple of hours to install and work perfect. have dunked them in the saltwater 2 times thus far and rinsed after when i got back home...and no rust yet...i know they have not been exposed to the salt that much yet but i'm very happy with the kit, price and the stopping power of them. hope this helps

Hammerhead · #8 06-05-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by macojoe

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

Worked for me after the drum brakes froze up last summer. I gutted'm and haven't had a problem since.

Chomper · #9 06-05-2009, 06:52 PM

My back wheel locked up on my mine so I drug it till came free. I don't think my breaks work anymore. Just towed it 2 plus hours without smoke so all is good. This winter I will remove what is left in there.