Surge Brakes

[SaksMoJet]

Hello All-

My surge brake system on my trailer is totally shot. Looking for a good place in the Oregon City area to take it for repairs. I know that it's probably an easy self fix, however, I don't have the time nor the patience to fix it on my own. In this economy, I'd rather do my part to keep people working....

Thanks,

Sak

[N/R Salmon slayer]

Dumb question, but when you say "shot" does that mean when they come on nolonger work? It could be as simple as adjusting them which takes no special tools and 10 minutes.

Don't ask me how I know this...

[Hagar]

Not OC, but Potter Webster close to Delta Park is who I take mine to.

[SaksMoJet]

Originally Posted by N/R Salmon slayer

Dumb question, but when you say "shot" does that mean when they come on nolonger work? It could be as simple as adjusting them which takes no special tools and 10 minutes.

Don't ask me how I know this...

Well, they no longer work. Bunch of water/fluid in the resevoir. My buddy took a look at them and attempted to bleed em and adjust, but no luck.....What takes the average guy 10 mintues to fix would take me 10 hours. So I'll let the pros fix it for me

[SaksMoJet]

Originally Posted by Hagar

Not OC, but Potter Webster close to Delta Park is who I take mine to.

Thanks! I'll check it out...

[Halfhooked]

Hwy 224 in Milwaukie- Six Robblees. Every trailers acessory, trailer part known to man. A lot like Potter Webster- i think they do service too

[troybuz]

Sak,
Century Wheel in Wilsonville has the parts you need. Switch to twin disc brakes, you will need a new coupler or master, new hubs, and new brakes...but, safety first, do not go cheap.

Here are some pics of my re-braking job from a Northriver Alluminum Trailer:
Old Brakes and hubs


Old Coupler


Axels removed and replaced (I had a bad spindle, so I replaced both axels...safety first)


New Axles


New calipers...Kodiak


Both done...including brake lines for the second brakes.


New Coupler, with new disc brake master cylinder...much nicer!


All in all it was a full days job for two untrained nimrods (my brother and I)...and that was including replacing the axles. The coupler was one of the more difficult jobs because the brake line had to be re-routed, and that was a huge pain in the keester!
It was also a little scarry working under the trailer, on all four jack stands...but it was amazingly stable...and yes, we had additional fall protection just in case (my skull).
Could not be happier with how she works...full salt water package also....a must.
Good Luck