Surge brake question...
I just bought a 32 ft Baja with Myco trailer this year, the surge brakes do not work, got the whole system cleaned and ready to bleed, No fluid? so I disconnected the line at the tounge and I can move the tounge in and out by hand and get no fluid at all, is that like a master cylinder at the tounge? How do you fix them?
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You should have a fluid reservoir at the tongue of the trailer. I lost brakes on my Eagle trailer twice when the long line running inside the frame from the tongue to the axles wore through from vibration and lost all the fluid.
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Yes it a master cylinder and a small shock absorber to keep it moving smoothly. Sounds like a total replacement might be the way to go, they are not that much $$.
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Originally Posted by RedDog382
(Post 2313694)
You should have a fluid reservoir at the tongue of the trailer. I lost brakes on my Eagle trailer twice when the long line running inside the frame from the tongue to the axles wore through from vibration and lost all the fluid.
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Surge brakes, even when operating, aren't worth a $hit. If you have truck braking problems (like overheating) there's nothing to cause a surge and engage your trailer brakes.
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Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin
(Post 2313777)
Surge brakes, even when operating, aren't worth a $hit. If you have truck braking problems (like overheating) there's nothing to cause a surge and engage your trailer brakes.
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I upgraded from drums to Kodiak discs on my trailer. Every part of the surge brake system needed replacement anyway.( MC, lines, dampners, etc). My boat and trailer is probably 8k lbs going down the road. I am extremely happy with the performance of the braking system, especially last night when a deer ran out in front of me, and it lived to run out in front of cars another day.
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surge brake ques
Originally Posted by 245 limited
(Post 2313613)
I just bought a 32 ft Baja with Myco trailer this year, the surge brakes do not work, got the whole system cleaned and ready to bleed, No fluid? so I disconnected the line at the tounge and I can move the tounge in and out by hand and get no fluid at all, is that like a master cylinder at the tounge? How do you fix them?
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Originally Posted by 245 limited
(Post 2313813)
That is true, but they would be better then the none I have now! I towed it 2 times just to use the boat a little I was fine with a F250 but I want brakes foe next year, not real safe without them.
Let me re-phrase- if you're going to start spending money on your brakes, why not spend it on a safe, reliable system you can depend on? |
Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin
(Post 2313777)
Surge brakes, even when operating, aren't worth a $hit. If you have truck braking problems (like overheating) there's nothing to cause a surge and engage your trailer brakes.
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