Boat Trailer Disc Brakes

Hello everyone, I've been doing some research on trailer disc brakes for a 21 foot Aquasport 215 boat. they will be used mostly in saltwater, usually every weekend during the season. The last owner didn't have brakes, so before this season starts I'd like to get them on. So what I'm looking for is any personal experiences you've had with these products. Also I do have a Tie Down actuator installed now, and was wondering if this could be used with Kodiak brakes. Thank you for any advice on this subject.

The actuator will work with any brand brakes. Disc brakes are the way to go, they dry fast and work well.

Good Luck - Boat Safe!

2008-12-18 13:15:13 by migusta

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I am rebuilding an "EZ-loader" boat trailer (1974ish) for a 24 foot boat. It has 2 axles and is rated at 5000 lbs. It originally had one set of drum brakes but they are completely shot! I want to install disk brakes because it is a really heavy boat so should I use 1 set or 2 sets of disk brakes? Or should I look into electric brakes, one set or two sets or those? I am pulling it with a 09' Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Diesel that has 4 wheel disk brakes. Thank you for your help!

A single set of disc should work fine for most situations. I bought a new Calkins dual axle 6000# rated a few years ago to carry a 22 Outrage down to Baja Mexico. Sweet trailer, max width built to my specs.
One mistake was the brakes were surge activated. Big mistake as my tow rig Ford long WB van did not have the brakes sufficient to hold back the trailer on long steep grades. A very steep grade just N of Santa Rosalia BCS almost got us, pulled off near the top with smoking van brakes, no fire. Most situations the surge type would have been fine but for a long steep slow down grade, the trailer must provide its own stopping resistance. just like a big rig, trailer needs to pull not push on the hitch, or fifth wheel.
If the situation justifies put a brake control in the cab, like for travel trailers.

2009-09-26 22:25:52 by lifesfirstimage

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2006-11-04 15:00:43 by Steven T

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For a two axel boat trailer. I'm told I can't use a DISC type master cylinder as the pressure is different. Brake experts at three shops have been unable to solve my problem of dragging brakes. All brake and bearing components replaced at least once.
A blocking solenoid would work but I want to use a bleed type solenoid that returns fluid to the master cylinder.

well it is actually very easy.
Go to a boat dealership and ask for a reverse solenoid. It will have a nipple on one side and a female on the other side.
Remove the hydraulic line coming out of the master cylinder, install it there.
It will have a wire on it , connect this to your trailer wiring harness. ( you will need a 5 prong trailer harness) The wire from the solenoid will connect to the blue wire on the harness.
Then on your vehicle you will need to connect the blue wire to the reverse lights.

After you are done you will need to bleed the brake system on the trailer.

2009-01-16 11:09:41 by YODI