[Rhodes22-list] Triad trailer reparis

[Michael Corley]

David,
     If you have to have brakes, disc is the way to go.  I refurbished my
93 single axle Triad trailer last fall at Triad Trailers in Raleigh cause I
want to start doing some travel this year.  Came out like a new trailer.
When I look at my itemized bill the stainless steel disc brakes were
included with the new 6,000 Lb axle for $624.  You will also most likely
need a new surge brake actuator, hoses, and quick disconnect.

Mike Corley
S/V Ranger
Hampton Roads
Sailing in the shadow of the new USS John F. Kennedy . . .


On Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 8:58 AM David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.  Has anyone undertaken the project to replace the original (now
> rusted and frozen) drum brakes on a Triad single-axle trailer with a disc
> brake upgrade?  It’s not a cheap project but is purported to give an
> otherwise good trailer a new lease on life.  I don’t travel far with the
> boat - some years about 300 yards from the boat yard to the launch ramp and
> back spring and fall….the lack of use is the main problem.
>
> I don’t think I can remove the old brakes and have a legal trailer.  Or so
> I’m told.
>
> Has anyone priced this out?
>
> Thanks for any assistance.
>
> Happy summer to all.
>
> Dave B
> s/v Sea Cloud
> Old Greenwich, CT