'80's Loadrite Trailer w/ Brakes

[FreeBeeTony]

I have a '84 tandem Loadrite trailer w/ brakes. I just purchased it this spring and assumed the brakes were not working due to the age of the trailer. I removed the front 2 wheels for winterizing and want to check out the brakes. What are the chances that I can get the drums off and get these brakes to function?

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: '80's Loadrite Trailer w/ Brakes

I just took off one of the drums.....all rusted.<br />I would try to put new shoes on but I don't think the wheel cylinder is any good. I will try and test it. I wonder if it is even worth the bother, or should I just remove the old shoes and say the hell with it? I wonder if I can get parts for it? The shoes and wheel cylinder......

 

[Bondo]

Re: '80's Loadrite Trailer w/ Brakes

Tony,<br />In my expierence I've found it's Much Cheaper,+ Much Easier, to buy Complete Brake Kits.... <br />You Unbolt the complete backing plate, with the shoes + wheel cylinder still on it...If the brake lines are rusted, just break them off,+ Replace them too.... <br /> 4 Rusty Bolts,+ You've got New Brakes.... The Only thing you reuse are the Drums.... <br />Last trailer I did, The Kits were $3. more than Just the Shoes.....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: '80's Loadrite Trailer w/ Brakes

Hi bondo.....already put the Grady down for the winter, only ran the outdrive once after the new gears were installed. Anyway....The kits were only $3? Where did you get the Kits? Did they include the wheel cylinders?<br />That sounds awfully cheap! Or am I misunderstanding you bondo?

 

[Bondo]

Re: '80's Loadrite Trailer w/ Brakes

$3.00 MORE than just the Shoes..... <br /><br />I think they came from NorthernTool.com<br />Yes, Complete.... Shoes, Cylinder, Springs, Pins, Backing Plate, I Think there was even the WheelSeal in the box too....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: '80's Loadrite Trailer w/ Brakes

That'a great site bondo, they have exactly what I need and the $ is reasonable........How can I check the accuator? Should I disconnect one of the lines from the wheel cylinders and compress the accuator to see if fluid comes out?