Boat Trailer Brakes……

[Slip It In]

I purchased a new Venture trailer 5-6 years ago. I also only use 2 times per year and have no more than 500miles. I always power wash the trailer every time and move back the caliper pistons slightly for storage. The brakes are in terrible shape, and I also just use manual reverse lockout. Brake pads are almost metal to metal. My boat and trailer are probably closer to 10,000 lbs. Next spring i will be weighing my options for brake replacement. New trailers have also significantly increased in price since I purchased mine.

I believe that in NJ under 3000lbs you are not required to have trailer brakes. I would consider that option if I was at your weight class for sure. But would double check. Would seriously limit the frustration that you are dealing with.

Best of luck

Peter

[frugalfisherman]

Get rid of the brakes and drive slow.

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by Slip It In

I purchased a new Venture trailer 5-6 years ago. I also only use 2 times per year and have no more than 500miles. I always power wash the trailer every time and move back the caliper pistons slightly for storage. The brakes are in terrible shape, and I also just use manual reverse lockout. Brake pads are almost metal to metal. My boat and trailer are probably closer to 10,000 lbs. Next spring i will be weighing my options for brake replacement. New trailers have also significantly increased in price since I purchased mine.

I believe that in NJ under 3000lbs you are not required to have trailer brakes. I would consider that option if I was at your weight class for sure. But would double check. Would seriously limit the frustration that you are dealing with.

Best of luck

Peter

Yeah officially done with brakes. Disabled everything for the ride home for its winter nap. Was concerned about the rusted rotors binding and overheating the hubs.

Without the brakes on the trailer had zero issues stopping or controlling the trailer. I either tow with a ‘12 Tundra or a ‘78 Bronco. Don’t think I’ll have an issue towing with either one.

Plan is to cap off the master but leave it on the trailer. Remove everything else and go to standard hubs instead of the rotor/ hubs.

When the day comes to sell I can just a brake kit again for the new buyer.

[kevin kovach]

These are the brakes on my trailer

[kevin kovach]

[Duffman]

Did you cross drill those or they come that way?

[kevin kovach]

They came that way. Again it was an upcharge from the regular brakes they put on their trailers, but it was worth every penny. I have never touched them since new. They work great and been to Florida and back.