Trailer Brake Service?

Chromaflage · 02-02-2007, 12:41 PM

Does anyone know of a shop in East County who works on traler/surge brake systems?

Thanks

CrF

Nalu · 02-02-2007, 02:53 PM

What's the issue with the brakes? These are really pretty simple critters.

Chromaflage · 02-02-2007, 02:56 PM

I just want them checked out, the system bled, pads replaced if necessary, etc. Just being lazy I guess. I'll likely jack the thing up and do it all myself.

Nalu · 02-02-2007, 03:04 PM

Schwab should be able to do it if you don't want to do it yourself.

You probably already know how, but if you haven't done so, it would be a good time to take apart the wheel bearings, repack, and make sure you have a spare.

chummer · 02-02-2007, 03:12 PM

The lazy way out if the shoes are indeed wore out would be to disconnect the brake line and remove 4 bolts holding the backing plate/brake shoe assembly onto the axle. This assembly is already to bolt on and then adjust the shoes to your drum. The assembly costs about $ 40 per side. I got mine from 6 Roblee's in Milwaukie. If you do much salt water, You might consider a flush kit, which is also very easy to install. You can come by my place to see how i did mine since we're in the same neck of the woods.

Onokai · 02-02-2007, 05:54 PM

Heres a photo link to the entire job-My last spring project. Mark
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...54#post1192454