!!!!Trailer Brakes!!!!

**TNT** · 04-09-2011, 11:48 AM

I am looking to put a set of hydralic drum brakes on my trailer but i have no idea where too start looking for them. I need everthing except fot the Drum Caps i have a pair of those.

thanks

**sixpac** · 04-09-2011, 12:29 PM

dont go drum, disc brakes will hold up much better, champion trailers is who i use locally.

**Euroski** · 04-09-2011, 12:33 PM

Just about any place that sells boat stuff online and few that I purchased from.
I'm maybe going to install brakes on my trailer but unsure to go drum or disc so hope
to get some feedback on both types???

http://www.championtrailers.com/
http://westmarine.com

**merctech5591** · 04-09-2011, 01:03 PM

s/s disc brake system is the only way to go.. drums are old school.

**DoktorC** · 04-09-2011, 01:46 PM

Drums are bad...

They fill with water (obviously) and turn the overcomplicated brake components into a big ball of rust making them useless....that and the pre-historic adjusters...

Discs are WAY less maintenance, dry faster/better and provide better and more consistant braking...

**Mr. Demeanor** · 04-09-2011, 02:14 PM

Go with Kodiak stainless brakes and never have to replace them again.

**JR IN JAX** · 04-09-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor

Go with Kodiak stainless brakes and never have to replace them again.

I agree...
The drums will make you sorry when the rust causes them to freeze up while you are pulling it down the road. My SS discs are trouble free.

**Robby321** · 04-09-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by sixpac

dont go drum, disc brakes will hold up much better, champion trailers is who i use locally.

Yep, and Champion trailer is the place for parts, unless you have a good local source

**Euroski** · 04-09-2011, 04:12 PM

Do disc run cooler? My past trailers with drums liked to suck water into the bearings even with new seals.

**TNT** · 04-09-2011, 05:02 PM

So i have ran into another problem...... my axels on my trailer have no backing plates for the drum backing plate or the bracket for the discs. So now my question is... is there a company that makes backing plates that you can weld on?

**Robby321** · 04-09-2011, 10:12 PM

OK, lets cut to the end chase here. Drums, are junk. Champion, has what needed, Discs, and $300+ an axle. ..?..DONE. And all is included, in the kits, for replacing old drum junk. Even if a new axle needed, just go here, link, or call them. Wasting time here, do the source..click, or call..damn good people..

http://www.championtrailers.com/

**Robby321** · 04-09-2011, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Euroski

Do disc run cooler? My past trailers with drums liked to suck water into the bearings even with new seals.

Has zip to do with either...brakes do heat, and have to bet that disc's, run WAY cooler, as the old drums, sucked heat to the backing plate/shaft. Hence, seal area. Make sense?

**99fxst99** · 04-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Don't completely write off drum brakes. They must be properly maintained. I had a set last many (5-6) seasons in salt water but I flushed them every time. They are available with galvanized components so if you go drum be SURE to get galvanized. Also, you do not need a lock out to back them up.

**TNT** · 04-09-2011, 11:00 PM

ive decided to go drum cause i already have half the parts so screw it seems like drums are easier to assemble and put on thanks for the help guys

out

**stokernick** · 04-10-2011, 08:45 AM

complete kits available at Overton's,but not sure how competitive they are!

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