[vorale87]

I'm thinking of swapping out my lousy rusted-out drum brakes in my trailer (for a 4000# 219 Open) for disc brakes, maybe stainlesss, since I am entirely in saltwater and boat currently lives on trailer. Looking at Kodiak and Tie Down Engineering, and am assuming that surge is the way to go rather than electric. Will need to R&R the whole mess, from actuator to calipers/rotors/pads. Anyone else done this? Any advice? Pros/cons of various types/brands? Pitfalls? Thanks --

[mkfifo]

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[dirtyfilthy]

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[hidden_citizen]

Water and electricity don't really get along. That being said, we are seeing more trailer boat manufacturers install electric brakes on their trailers and it not being an issue at all. If the wiring is solid the circuits don't short out. It's also highly recommended that you disconnect the trailer wiring before backing in.

[charliesome]

Saltwater is highly corrosive. So the assemblies are going to start corroding quicker than if the trailer was being backed into freshwater. Rinsing the trailer with freshwater after pulling the trailer out of the saltwater is highly recommended. more

[foxstrike]

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[citizen]

will be used in salt water which one will work in salt water?

[Kristin Kelly]

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[fawkes]

The Kodiak disc brake kit # K2R35DS is made up of Dacromet and stainless steel components. Dacromet has a 400 to 600 hour salt spray rating while stainless steel is about as corrosion resistant as you can get. Still when using these items in a salt water environment be sure to hose them off after use with fresh water. here

[finn]

The least expensive brakes to install on the trailer are electric drum brakes. Boat trailer brakes need to be marine grade, and the electrical components have to be sealed against water intrusion. While less expensive when buying the trailer, electric brakes will require a brake controller at the dash of the tow vehicle, adding an expense if the tow vehicle isn’t already equipped. The brake controller automates the brakes so they work when the brake pedal of the tow vehicle is depressed. more

[rmelanimek]

The concept of trailer brakes is relatively simple: assist the tow vehicle in stopping the boat safely. However, the time to think about the effectiveness of trailer brakes — whether you have the stopping power to slow the vehicle and the boat and trailer package it is pulling — isn’t when you hit the road, it’s when you buy the boat or replace an old trailer.

[celina111]

Disc brakes do have one disadvantage: They can’t be set up to freewheel in reverse. They don’t know which direction they are going. There is no left and right side like on drum brakes. To overcome this, manufacturers have lock-out solenoids installed on the trailer. Connected to the tow vehicle and triggered by its backup light, the solenoid prevents fluid from moving to the brakes and keeps them from activating. [links]

[ElectricGoat]

Now ask yourself: Can my tow vehicle handle that weight? Check your owner’s manual or consult the dealer to verify that your vehicle is equipped to tow your new acquisition home. Some owners like to have brakes on smaller trailers if the loaded weight is near the maximum towing limit of the vehicle. There is a peace of mind knowing you aren’t taxing your vehicle to the limit, especially if mountainous trips with your boat are in your future.