Trailer Brakes

[rz]

Any suggestions or pointers on finding and installing trailer brakes?

 

[bubbaboater]

Re: Trailer Brakes

I just put brakes on my boater. Mine didn't have brakes at all. After reading some post here I looked at the Champion Trailer site and found a complete kit to put the brakes on the trailer. Everything fit just like they said it would. They have complete kits or replacement parts if that is all you need. I found they have good prices and service.

 

[B_Eager]

Re: Trailer Brakes

Northern hydrolics, Overton's, check for backing plates on the axel, if you dont have them then you will need to change the axel.

 

[rz]

Re: Trailer Brakes

Ouch!!! You mean the axel too? I am almost beginning to shy away from the whole idea. It seems like the $$$ keeps going up. Are axels difficult to find.<br />My rig is on a simple two wheel outfit. It will all cost more than I paid for the whole thing!!!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Trailer Brakes

Axles are easy to find. Adding brakes, actuator, lines, maybe hubs and axles, will cost between $400 and $800, depending on what is needed and weight of trailer and load.<br /><br /> http://www.championtrailers.com/ <br /><br /> http://www.kodiaktrailer.com/redswish/

 

[rz]

Re: Trailer Brakes

Thanks. After a little research I think I found the set up that I need @ Champion Trailers in a Kit with all the parts, and for a good price too!