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We bit the bullet. Our 2005 Trailer that has several thousand miles on it, and up to a couple of dozen dunks each year, (at least a dozen) needed a break job.
Did the research, decided it was way to much work for me, we took the trailer to Ames Trailer repairs and supplies in Fort Lauderdale.
We knew we needed to replace the breaks, the tongue coupler, and the jack.
upon inspection we confirmed that we should replace the axles as it was not a great option to put new disks and calipers onto rusting bearing/axles. The springs definitely needed replacement. I had purchased new springs months ago but, again, decided to pay for their install.
So at the end of the day we got new axles, new breaks (now on both axles instead of just one) a new hitch, new jack, new springs. Basically the entire axle assembly was replaced including the bearings.
So, I'm not spending $2,400 on christmas this year!
Must admit, the dual axle breaks are a great improvement. I had occasion tonight to have to break way too hard for the old breaks to pull us up in time, the new breaks handled it easily.
The entire system is Kodiak, and looks sweet.
Ames, also fixed the broken trailer center rear break wire without mentioning it.
It would have cost at least twice that to replace the trailer. sounds like you have replaced most of the moving parts. Good job. always nice to have good, dependable working brakes.
I also had my trailer redone this year. I spent a $996 for powder coating, new tires, new lights and wiring, new brake lines. I redid the bunk carpeting two years ago.
I'm getting the boat and trailer ready for sale either next spring or the following year.
The springs were pretty rusty, and concern about their integrity was growing. In Florida, the trailer law is that if a trailer and it's load is over 3,000lbs, then all wheels require breaks. Our trailer only had breaks on one axle since new in 2005.
The Kodiak Breaks were not compatible with the Tiedown break cylinder system, so we had that replaced too.
The axles were very corroded where the stubs are welded on, and so we had the axles replaced too.
It's our intent to take the boat on longer trips (out of state even) and the breaks on all wheels becomes more of an issue when navigating hills greater than the turnpike ramps in south Florida.
And yes, we dunk the trailer every trip in salt water, it takes it's toll!
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