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05-29-2013, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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Trailer brakes - disc vs drum?
Just wondering what the group here uses for trailer brakes? I know there are a wide variety of boats/crafts, therefore a variety of solutions.
My situation is an older (slightly heavier) 21' bow rider on a pretty stout roller trailer rated for 4000-lbs and it has drum brakes. I think the drum brakes have served me well enough, although for nearly a decade I've really only needed to move from dry storage to a ramp that is only about 1-mile away. This year I plan to not only be back out on the lake ( I'll be the guy with the biggest smile!) but I intend to trailer around New England a little bit as well. I have zero intent for any severe duty braking by any means, but I do want to evaluate upgrade alternatives, all things being equal? I think I understand the advantages of disc brakes to be: simpler mechanism, stronger braking, easier adjustment/maintenance and braking ability while in reverse. Any items I missed? I will also ask the the folks around the lake who sell/repair trailers, but I wanted to ask here also. Tnx |
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