Brakes

[rz]

I'm looking to add brakes to my boat trailer and decided to go with the brake and axel kit since the axel is old anyway and I believe it would cost me more to change the parts out a bit at a time. <br /><br />It carries a 1970 15' Rinker Bow Rider (Tri-Hull).<br /><br />What I would like to know is if electric brakes are good choices for boating. And if so, how do they work?<br /><br />Any recommendations

 

[roscoe]

Re: Brakes

I would go with surge brakes.<br />There's lots of info on these 2 sites.<br /><br /> http://www.championtrailers.com/ <br /><br /> http://shop.easternmarine.com/acb/webpage.cfm?WebPage_ID=9&DID=12

 

[TGattis]

Re: Brakes

Definatly go with surge brakes. The electric brakes opperate off of magnets that when activated by an electronic brake controller engage the brake pads/shoes with the drum. Not a good idea on boat trailers because there is no insulating compounds on the electrical portion whatsoever.If you want to know more about electric brakes try www.tekonsha.com they are the formost authority on electric brake systems in the industry.

 

[Lark40]

Re: Brakes

Surge brakes are very far from perfect, and illegal in some states. I hate the slamming when starting from a stop.<br /><br />I think the best brake solution (but probably the most expensive)is the electric-over-hydraulic.<br /><br />In this new design, you install (disk OR drum) hydraulic brakes, but instead of a surge coupler, install a fixed coupler with a electric-actuated master cylinder.<br /><br />Here's a link:<br /><br /> http://www.carlislebrake.com/hydrastarxl.pdf

 

[rz]

Re: Brakes

Thanks everyone, Hey Lark40, I'm looking into that elec. over hyd. system you mentioned. <br /><br />Thanks again

 

[Gone Again]

Re: Brakes

If interested, I have a complete used drum surge brake setup for sale. It includes backing plates complete with installed shoes, wheel cyl and hardware. 10 inch drums, five lug, with bearings. Complete actuator which fits a 2 inch ball. A new line kit with hoses also included. All came off a 99 trailer which was converted to discs. $125. complete plus shipping. If interested, answer this post and we can email direct or can get together by phone.

 

[rz]

Re: Brakes

yes, it does sound interesting. my email is <br /> <br />howards5@hotmail.com<br /><br />Thanks

 

[rz]

Re: Brakes

yes, it does sound interesting. my email is <br /> <br />howards5@hotmail.com<br /><br />Thanks

 

[rz]

Re: Brakes

yes, it does sound interesting. my email is <br /> <br />howards5@hotmail.com<br /><br />Thanks