Skater trailer brakes
 

Does everyone have the electric brake drums on there trailers? I have to replace mine they are frozen and dont work.I was thinking of going disc on the trailer.Has anyone modified or upgraded from drum to disc and ditched the electric set up.Im guessing between hydraulic pump/electric and backing plates rotors,and lines I would be around $2,000.00

Are you guys having any problems with the electric set up?? I boat in salt water if interested. Who makes the oem skater brakes?

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Stainless steel does not rust like steel.

We did'nt have any problems but we had them switched to the hydraulic/vacuum system and works awesome and will put you thru the windshield . any trailer place or heavy truck repair can set you up .

I believe the brakes on the new SKATER trailers are "Kodiak"....maybe?

I know my trailer is 99 but is in brand new condition.It was overhauled but it doesnt take long for the salt to eat the parts up.I was wondering why they used an all electric system? Im assuming because skater is in fresh water country?

The new trailers have disc's on them mine have had any problems and I dunk it a bit. I always make sure to rise it very well though. I guess there just is no good way to do the brakes if it is gonna get dunked in salt water.

Mike alexander had a nice system on his trailer, a poly 200 gallon tank with pressure pump and garden hose set up for it.have you seen it? 32 skater triple mercs?

My tub has got twin dexter 10,000HD duallys. Electric
Drums. I replace the backing plates every two years
at $180 each. Takes one day a axle. Requires approx
a 6 pack of BUDLITE.

I swomp the whole thing in saltwater.

At that price im all in. Even a 12 pack would be in the budget! hey even if i get a season or 2 it would be better than doing the entire conversion.

I like the way ya think!:D

Find out what ya have for axles. Dexter???

Then eithier go to your local trailer place to get cost
or do a search on Google.
They maybe cheaper online!

They come loaded with pads and all.
6 bolts and two wires and ya on to the next.

absolutley! probably the cheapest part of this restoration !

I hope I can pro long the agony for you guys

Before you install anything on your trailer brakes Paint them with Gas grill paint when there new...it's cheap and can withstand the heat ( yes paint the backings on the pads springs EVERYTHING) don't be afaid ain't no one going to see it so lay it on in a few good coats

Hope it helps

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anyone have pics of their Skater trailer brakes being rebuilt?

The system I'm most interested in seeing is the electric /over hydraulic brake system



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Noli, You can buy the whole system but at about 2k. Find out what axles you have dexter is what skater used on mine. You just unbolt the entire backing plate and bolt on new backing plate rotor and caliper (hydraulic) run all new lines up to tongue and install Electric/ hydraulic pump.Pump was about $600 alone . Easy to bleed just run the pump crack bleeder and make sure resovoir is full.

Check out the parts on any online trailer part co. Need to be careful first time out those breaks will throw you through the windshield !! They stop that good ! Fasten seatbelt

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Thank you. Most helpful tips.

How many axles does yours have?