Thems the brakes

[Sheik]

Although I try hard, I'm pretty hopeless at mechanical stuff. Wondering whether I could get help to put brakes on my trailer (5m cc). Could take it to trailer man but considering whether it could be done here at home. Live western suburbs Brissie and would reimburse some costs of course. Thanks.

[ranmar850]

You could do it yourself with no welding expertise, by buying a replacement axle with the brake plates already installed. The plates are for mounting the disc brake assemblies.Otherwise, you will need to buy the plates and weld them on, welding will need to be good. All the rest is just easy bolt together, apart from possibly needing to drill holes to mount the over-ride brake assembly to replace your current tow hitch on the trailer.
So you will need an axle with plates attached, two mechanical disc/hub assemblies, an over-ride brake coupling, the adjustment bit with roller for overall cable length adjustment, and some steel cable to run between the brakes and the coupling. Most trailer specialists will sell kits, unfamiliar with the one you mention, as I am in WA.

[gazza2006au]

Sheik u can buy a complete axle kit the whole thing already assembled hubs, brake disc, bearings everything already assembled and galvanised all u need is to bolt on the tow hit and connect the brake cable and bolt the axle on with U bolts

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[gazza2006au]

This is the web site i mentioned above

https://www.swiftcotrailerparts.com....hoCcSYQAvD_BwE

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[Dignity]

Try Trailer Spares Direct at Lawnton which is Bne north side, I actually have a set of calipers you can have, including brake pads if you go for the over ride system which I'm presuming you are doing. You will need someone to weld the plates and the over ride tow hitch, the rest is easy.

Oops, forgot you do need new hubs, that super auto store occassionally has them at 50% off which helps.

[scottar]

It could but first I would contact R&M marine at Hemmant. A few mates have used them and thus far no complaints. Prices have been very reasonable.

[Dignity]

Whichever way you go I still have a pair of over rider calipers to dispose of. Anybody needing them I'm happy to donate them.

[gazza2006au]

Good on u Digs one mans disposal is another mans treasure

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[Sheik]

Thanks Dignity. Will get a trip out the way and then see what i can do based on the evidence presented. Cheers for everyone's advice.

[FisHard]

It could but first I would contact R&M marine at Hemmant. A few mates have used them and thus far no complaints. Prices have been very reasonable.

Yep used them too, good work