Trailer Brakes

[buxboatboy]

I had Portsmouth Trailer install Kodiak Stainless Disc Brakes in late 04, when I checked them the other day the pistons were inoperable an I suspect they have been since the start of this year.

My question is this. Is 2 full years of service in saltwater on these brakes good or bad?

I just put it back to PT to have them go over and replace what is needed.

[the memory maker]

its kinda hard to say. i would think you should get a couple of seasons out of them. i put the same system on my trailer last year and i always spray the trailer and brakes with fresh water then go over them with wd 40. p.t trailer is a straight up company.. they will treat you right and wont sell you something you wont need. let me know what happens..

[Darren]

I'd expect better than that out of them. Heck, I usually get three or four years out of plain old drum braakes.

[DaddysGirlToo]

Depends...Do you spray the brakes down with anything but water when done? I use Saltaway everytime I rinse or washdown the boat. You have to pay particular attention to the brakes, all the time..I have 3 years on my Kodiaks now and there just fine. Don't expect to replace any part of them for another 2 years. Saltaway!

[Rock crusher]

I just replaced my calipers and brakes last week. Got the Kodiak Calipers at James River Marine in Richmond. 86 bucks for the pair and the pads. My originals were the ones that came on the trailer about a year ago. The right sde piston seized up and would release on me. I have always rinsed them down with just resh water after I returned from the trip but slat away sound like a good idea. Does the Wd 40 SHOWER work afterwards as well? I would have thought I woul dhave gotten more than a year and a half out of mine too but what are you going to do? They were very easy to change though and I coated the heck out of the slide pins with Antiseize. I heard that may actually have been the problem to begin with.


Matthew
Rock Crusher
257 Seafox WA

[Sandtiger]

I had Portsmouth Trailer install Kodiak Stainless Disc Brakes in late 04, when I checked them the other day the pistons were inoperable an I suspect they have been since the start of this year.

My question is this. Is 2 full years of service in saltwater on these brakes good or bad?

I just put it back to PT to have them go over and replace what is needed.

I got the Kodiak cadmium plated disc brakes from them two years ago and they work just fine. They are on the front axle. Of course I do not put my trailer underwater either as that will ruin brakes; corrode non-stainless and cause salt (mineral) buildup on the stainless brakes.

I also rinse with water and use Salt-X on them. When you dunk it in the morning and let it sit all day, rinsing them with water that night does nothing for them except get them wet. The Salt-X added after rinsing with water I think helps the Salt-X to do its job.

[buxboatboy]

Just had a call from Portsmouth Trailer, the said the pads were worn and the calipers were fine. I picked it up they replaced the pads and I drove it back to VB it feels just great.

Honest people, quick turn around, I'm stoked.........

[karlista]

Portsmouth Trailer are great folks. Some suggestions for getting the most out of the brakes. After each use, you have to rinse the hell out of them. I mean a lot of water. Using Salt X is better. Don't use WD-40. If you are going to spray them down, use CRC. I don't spray mine and I get several years of service. Important to have the bearings serviced once a year.