Trailer Axle Brake Placement
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Trailer Axle Brake Placement
I have a tandem axle boat trailer that only has Drum brakes on one axle.The trailer is a leaf spring Eagle and they put the breaking axle in the rear.I think that the front is a better place because the eye end of the leaf spring is in tension when breaking.If the brakes are on the back axle, the eye end of the spring is in compression.What setup do other trailers have?
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Rob
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Rob
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Re: Trailer Axle Brake Placement
I think I would rather see the brakes on the first axle. Better/safer bet is disc brakes on BOTH axles. I upgraded my old trailer from single drums to twin discs and it worked great. I did it in my driveway (boat off the trailer) with hand tools in a weekend.
Check this link for info. First thread is my experience:
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Check this link for info. First thread is my experience:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...earchid=144082
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Re: Trailer Axle Brake Placement
Had a LoadRite and front axle brakes. Now have A Magictilt and front drums but went to 4 wheel discs. Changed front first and it didn't stop as well , so added rear.
I agree with your theory on how the springs are mounted.
I agree with your theory on how the springs are mounted.
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I've got an Eagle also. I ordered it with brakes on both axles. I don't think it would be that hard to add a set to the front. Just buy the loaded backing plates, get some drums and a few new lines with a tee and you are good to go. I don't see a need for a Master cyl. upgrade. I'm sure they all use the same one.
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Re: Trailer Axle Brake Placement
Originally Posted by Bigwavz
I've got an Eagle also. I ordered it with brakes on both axles. I don't think it would be that hard to add a set to the front. Just buy the loaded backing plates, get some drums and a few new lines with a tee and you are good to go. I don't see a need for a Master cyl. upgrade. I'm sure they all use the same one.
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