Knott half clam brake shell mountings

[Johnny Otter]

Hi all, the brakes on my friend's boat trailer had seized over the winter so I ordered a replacement set of shoes, cables etc. The set up is using Knott parts.

It may seem a stupide question but I can't find out how to anchor the half clam covers over the eyelet. The other ones were rusted solid to the cup and backplate and I had to bend and then grind them off. I can't see how the new ones anchor to the backplate. Do they have to be spot welded or similar?

Many thanks, John

 

[GA_Boater]

Hi, John,

Is this an EU trailer with a cable operated parking brake system? Since you are in Liverpool, it may be best to contact Knott or check with a local trailer repair shop.

The majority of our members are in the US and our trailers don't have parking brakes.

 

[Johnny Otter]

Hi, John,

Is this an EU trailer with a cable operated parking brake system? Since you are in Liverpool, it may be best to contact Knott or check with a local trailer repair shop.

The majority of our members are in the US and our trailers don't have parking brakes.

Many thanks for the response; yes it is an EU trailer so wil lcheck local (if Covid permits!).