Trailer Brakes @#@#$^@#$

Air when you start the repairs and take pictures start a new thread in the How to section.

I have moved a couple of other threads with instruction and pictures to the how to section already.

This way we can find much easier when someone wants tro do the same type of job.

Thanks!;) ;) ;) ;)
 
Air
what is this change over costing? I have a trailer sales place on my way to work (Portsmouth Trailer Sales in chesapeake va).

I replaced my drums a couple of years ago and I wish then I bought them already mounted to the backing plate.

Now when I change again I'm thinking of going to disc type. I 'm having some issues with my master cyl now I think, it doesn't seem to stay primed and I don't believe it's my wheel cyl's since I replaced them when I replaced the drums.
 
New actuator w/ reverse solenoid and kodiak S-cad brakes for about $450. The brakes themelves were 129 per side.

Airslot
 
So far I've got to give props to Easternmarine. Just checked my email and my brakes are on the truck scheduled for delivery today. Not bad considering I ordered them Saturday afternoon. Oh, and standard shipping too, nothing express at 88lbs total weight.

Airslot
 
I probably dont NEED brakes, but I love having them. Life is busy now, but there have been years that I put 7500 or so miles on my trailer. I'm not shy about dragging the boat down to Cape Charles or even VA Beach @ 65 mph. I've seen plenty of goofy drivers on the road and like having working brakes.

Airslot
 
Sometimes this modern world is pretty neat. With a simple click of the mouse, I just found out that my brakes are at my house. Now for the next dilema...it's cold outside. Guess I'll have to buckle down and get the job done so that ehen it does warm up I'll be ready to go.

Airslot
 
Alright, the brakes are mounted on the trailer and the job is almost done. I've got pics and I'll be putting together a nice little piece for the "how-to" section.

My only problem is, I can't seem to bleed the things. If I take the bleed screws out, they pass fluid unrestricted. With the bleed screws in but loose, they won't pass fluid through the screws at all. Not sure why. IF I can't figure it out tonight I'll probably pick up some speed bleeders in the AM.

THe job was easy. If you ever done any of your own brake work, this job was a pice of cake.

Only thing left to do is bleed them and hook up the five flat plug with the solenoid.

Airslot
 
That's odd, they won't pass fluid...sure they're not blocked and the right size...they may need to be "looser" than you've tried...didja see my suggestion on ''gravity bleeding?"...couldn't believe how well that worked ... TIGHT!!... ;) ...


Let's see them PIX!!... ;D ;D ...
 
REEL, I tried every position of loose short of falling out, which is when they would bleed off around the threads. I may try the gravity method, but since I'm going in town tonight, I'll probably just grab a pair of "RUssell Speed Bleeders" They end up in all my vehicles over time. They have a check valve in them that allows one man bleeding. Just pump the master cylinder and it pushed the air out, then the ckeck valve wont let air back in. Kodiak uses calipers from some mid 80's Buick, so I know the size if fairly standard. Pics will be up Monday more than likely, unless kids let me use the "good" computer at home.

Airslot
 
Yep, nifty little buggers.

Try speedbleeder.com

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Airslot
 
Slot...there's the pressure from the master cylinder to bleed the system, then there's pressure from m.c. during hard stopping (panic-stop at 70 :o)...how do it KNOW??...
 
When its tightened down, the bottom is just like any regular bleed screw and seals off the caliper /wheel cylinder. When you back it off that 3/4 turn or whatever, it unseals that orifice that is used in the standard bleeding procedure. Only difference is that this one has a check valve built in that lets fluid out, but when that pressure is relieved the check ball keeps air from coming back in. I've put them in every vehicle I've had for 10 year or more now.

There going in the boat trailer after I finish my coffee ;D I'm glad Saltwater Sunday is back on.

Airslot
 
Saltwater Sunday's back on??... ??? ... how 'bout my man Jose'? ...


Thanks for the info on the bleeders...coming soon to a driveway near me!! ;) ...
 
Yep, Jose is there, running his new 34' SeeVee with trip Verado's on the stern. Dang, already forgot what he was catchin this morning :-/

Airslot

Alright, time to get outside before the rain starts and button up this project.
 
Rain comin' huh?...Hmmm...sounds like a good day to post some pics of recent well-done-brake-job ;) ...


I'll have to catch "The Heavy Wejebe" next week ... 8) ...
 
All is done and the test drive went well. Even filler the V up with gas while I was out. Job well done "Slot :P

Airslot
 
Airslot said:
All is done and the test drive went well. Even filler the V up with gas while I was out. Job well done "Slot :P

Airslot
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No job's finished til the paper work's done...pics, please ;D ...



No kiddin', glad to hear it went so well. ;) 8) ...
 
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