[Rhodes22-list] Triad Trailer brakes and adjustments

[Jim Connolly]

Brooks,
I am a former owner.  When I hauled in 2004 I neglected to rinse the brakes.
I didn't launch in 2005 because of the birth of my younger son.  By spring
of 2006, the brakes were rusted beyond ability to function, indeed almost
beyond recognition.  I had no choice other than to repair.  My trip to the
ramp was about 40 miles, much of it on the highway, and with a small tow
vehicle.

I replaced them with either the 10" or 12" "galvex" brake kits from Champion
Trailer Parts Supply http://www.championtrailers.com/ You could tell which
by measuring your current drums.  As best I can recall, they were 4 bolts on
the end of each axle.  

While I was at it, I also replaced the brake lines (because I stepped on
one) and added a fresh water flushing kit (in hopes of keeping this set
longer).  It seemed to work.

It's not at all difficult if you are even a bit handy.  If you are not that
handy, do you know someone who is?

Good luck

Jim Connolly

Former owner 

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Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 6:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Triad Trailer brakes and adjustments

Graham,

" the front brace (with the V cushion) should first be retracted all the way
and then returned to touch the bow of the boat only once it is hauled out. "

Ah, I've never seen this mentioned here previously but sounds like exactly
what I need to do. Thanks so much. 

I've had good success motoring onto trailer at 2 knots or so and getting
boat up to V but when I pull it out, even a little, bow lifts away. I cannot
crank hard enough to move boat further fwd. 

As I have only a 1/2 mile from launch to house and speeds below 20 mph, I've
left it . Attempts to bring fwd by heading down hill (slightly) and slamming
on brakes did not move boat. Tongue weight seems fine. 

This being Maryland, I fear I'll have to pay to get brakes fixed (totally
disintegrated)  before I can pass inspection to get a tag for longer
trailering. Right now I do what so many locals do and take chance with out
of date tag for the 1/2 mile tow. 

I do launch with trailer extender back about 2'. This seems to get boat just
deep enough into water with truck tires in water just touching bottom of
rims.

Brooks Bridges
"Changes" 88/2008
Cambridge MD



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Brooks Bridges
1986, Recycled 2006 "Changes"
Cambridge, MD
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