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Old    buckey            05-11-2004, 7:52 PM Reply   
some time this moring pulling the boat to work i had no trailer brakes. even when the pigtail is not plugged in. my question is. has anyone had this problem before. my boatmate trl has the kind of tounge that is supposed to disengage the brakes when put into reverse. could the switch or whatever is in there be broken. any help. thankyouverymuch.
Old     (rodmcinnis)      Join Date: Sep 2002       05-12-2004, 6:57 PM Reply   
How do you know you didn't have trailer brakes?

If you think that they are not workign, the things you should check are:

1) be sure the mechanical lockout (for backing) is not in place. Some surge brake systems require a pin that is inserted, others have a lever or similar device.

2) make sure that the master cylinder has brake fluid to the proper level

3) check the adjustment of the brake shoes.

Old    walt            05-12-2004, 7:28 PM Reply   
No brakes or No brake lights ?
Old    obsurfer            05-16-2004, 12:57 AM Reply   
I was checking mine. And I'm thinking of changing to disc. Champion trailers has a kit from TIE DOWN for 399.99 All new everthing. Actuator,lines,calipers,disc,bearings and backup soleniod.
http://www.championtrailers.com/brkart.html
Old     (bob)      Join Date: Feb 2001       05-17-2004, 8:19 PM Reply   
you can get just the 2 brake assys, 2 flex lines, reverse soleniod, and modify your existing master cylinder or just replace it for less then the kit will cost.

After rereading your post im geussing you already have disc, in that case no im sure your problem isnt a faulty reverse lockout solenoid since if the wire somehow shorted to the trlr it would have the opposite affect and your brakes would lock up upon reversing.

Try checking your brake fluid then bleeding your brakes just as you would with a car. Go to the championtrailer site about and there are tech tips on bleeding and troubleshooting.

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