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Stan
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#1 Post by Stan »

Does anybody have any tips on how to stop the brakes on a boat trailer seizing?
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When you say seizing Stan what do you mean? Cables? Adjusters? Brakes binding?
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#3 Post by Stan »

Hi Jim,


I bought a boat secondhand a few years ago and the brakes had been taken out because they had seized. I asked several mates about this and they said that the brakes on their trailers had also seized and had been removed. This leaves only the cables, with the shoes inside the hubs removed.

I figure that this is not a good idea. I have just bought a new boat and would like to take any measures possible to stop this happening. I figure that it is safer to have the brakes operational.

How can I stop the sea water from seizing the shoes and whatever mechanism moves them inside the hub?
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#4 Post by JimC »

Stan,

Rather than go through the whole process you'll find the subject well covered with pictures as well [url=http://www.boat-angling-ireland.com//phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1165/url]here[/url]
There may be a couple of threads of interest. You may have to register.

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Trailer brakes

#5 Post by Stan »

Thanks Jim. Great article. I will follow the details given on my own trailer.

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