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[@davidfrank2824]

This video has perfect timing. I'm getting ready to buy a used bass boat. The person who selling it has disconnected the brakes. He told me that the boat and trailer belong to his father who's no longer with us. He said that the brakes had frozen up and he took it to a shop that supposedly wanted $1,000 to fix the system. I've done trailer brakes in the past and I thought perhaps the price of the parts must have gone through the roof. I used the link in the description to go to the parts website that you suggested. I did a rough guess on what I would need in a worst case scenario. Worst case replacing everything it's still came out from under 500. And that's not even myself putting the discount code in. Thank you for this information it really helps. I was second guessing myself about buying this boat since I would need the brakes to work to pass inspection. Once again thank you and as always I make sure to hit the like button and I have already been a subscriber for a very long time. Look forward to watching your next video.

[@StephanePortmann]

I do not have brake on my trailer, that's why I looked at your video ! Great work, really useful.

[@tomrolando6115]

I just got my boat out of storage today and brought it home to get it ready for the season. I always check my brake fluid because I had a brake failure on my first boat. Even though we are on lock down because of the COVID-19 I feel we will be OK in the middle of the lake with some wine and food. #snap-on

[@vladmirputin7139]

WOOHOO. bornagain10 still works, just saved $150 on my order. Thanks man. Big help.

[@MrOrnan]

I have a dual axle trailer and need to replace the brakes. This video is very helpful. Thanks

[@scottsmith2869]

I have drum brakes on my boat trailer. I want to upgrade to disc brakes. Thanks for showing us the right way to do this. #SnapOn

[@beaulster]

Vantage dual axle trailer that had drum brakes when I bought it used. They worked until one season they locked up, while the boat was in the water for the summer & trailer was sitting. I think only one axle had brake drums. I removed the drums and just put idler hubs on. Over the years I’ve gotten more familiar with swapping races/seals/bearings. Now it’s an annual check since I’ve lost a wheel in transit due, back roads, to never checking them. I learned the hard way. I’d like to put brakes on there again one day. Great video! #snapon

[@vetdoc35]

In Florida i never ever heard that! Here in Pompano every WE i see hunderts of Trailers all without Brakes!

[@JLK1978]

Just bought a boat and the previous idiot took all the brakes and actuator off the boat trailer. Now I have to buy all new stuff because the boat is pretty heavy from my truck. I appreciate the video for my new adventure.

[@andrewhatton1606]

I done this to my car trailer and I love it I can lock the brakes on the truck and the trailer as well thank you

[@TheDoug9901]

I used BUICK DRUMS they fit right over the original hubs mounted the backing plates if I braked too hard they would lock up with 24 ft boat on it they really worked well with car brakes. If I did it again I would matchup disk brakes to fit right over original hubs and do the same thing.

[@chuckhamer2919]

I am in process of repairing UFP A-70 brake actuator. I think my master cylinder is bad. Would like to see you test the old and new master cylinder to verify proper operation of the master cylinder

[@chrisschoendorf6691]

I have 10’’ invented disc brakes on my trailer. Snap on

[@twanger1994]

My new to me 5 star tandem trailer had surge brakes. However they needed work. The previous owner removed eveything. Now I'll have to start from scratch. Glad to see this video, it will be very helpful. #SNAPON

[@fachu2]

Its funny I have done this job a few times but still watch you do it. Thx for keeping content going. Cheers!!

[@IBOutdoors]

A local marine shop wants $9000.00 dollars to put new brakes on my trailer and rewire some of the lights on my trailer for a 21' boat. Am I crazy to think that is absolutely outrageous? Then to just change the bearing they want over $1200.00. Located in Southern California.

[@yovanrosario817]

My EdgeWater use to have a trailer whit breakes but pass summer just give up less than a mile from home, sure since I see your videos I feel more than capable to repair that trailer that I still have in the yard.Love the videos keeping coming excelent job. #SnapOn

[@factionfx]

Excellent video. Those springs look like they are toast. I'm guessing these disk brakes are a lot better for salt water conditions than the standard drum electric brakes?

[@sideshowhomer9056]

Snap on. Those engineers at snap on are so current with new tools. Real nice third option. Can’t tell you how many steel lines I’ve ran and coupled in the old Days. My 2015 170 montauk does not have brakes. It’s way under the legal minimum weight. Also no more flushing drum trailer brakes of salt. Thanks. Rich

[@thisismyalt9010]

I work on more cars than trailers and prefer pressure bleeding vs vacuum. The ARES 70921 works great. With the adapter set. Thanks for the vid.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks for the info!

[@mchurch3905]

Good job. How about those rusty leaf springs?

[@garybramlett8395]

Big Tex 5 ft x 10 ft. Dexter 3500# axle has flange for brakes, but not installed. Future upgrade. #SnapOn.

[@GALowe]

#Snapon, Recently bought a new (to me) boat and trailer. The brakes were shot. I'm planning on installing new ones this spring. Thanks for the video. It's given me the courage to try it myself. Thanks.

[@mchurch3905]

I'm assuming this same retro kit is available for electric brakes?

[@motorv8N]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Our little 18 footer doesn't have trailer brakes but I've always wanted the peace of mind added stopping power brings. Might see if the calliper brackets can be welded on somehow vs ditching the entire axle. In any case this vid gives me the confidence to tackle it. One note about blocking stuff. Don't use those hollow cement blocks. They can disintegrate instantly when overloaded, dropping whatever is on them to the ground with zero warning. That trailer in your video won't be much risk but boats and cars are another story. Steel jack stands or heavy wooden timbers only.

[@rileyshane78]

Don’t do it? They last less than a year. I just took them off our robalo r200. Even if you clean the trailer religiously after every use you will only get a year or so out of them before they lock up and you can’t use the trailer at all till fixed

[@chrisanderson7949]

I'm trying to put together a set of tools to have on the boat at all times to make repairs on the water. Have you ever made a video on what you think the necessary tools every boater should have on their boat? Thanks!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Here's what I carry in my toolbag, it might give you the right direction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5yUaGemdripm8k&t

[@ernestvasquez3216]

Very helpful I'm in the market for new breaks upgrading

[@geoelhandyman7803]

I have to put the brakes back on my trailer...I am towing with out them..I definitely feel it.snapon

[@stuarthennessy8551]

Most of the trailer brakes here are all mechanically actuated using sealed cables like huge bike brake cables. When one of the cables are due for a change you don't have to play around with hydraulic fluid bleeding. Most of them are also drum brakes. There are also bearing buddies for keeping the water out of the bearings for longer life expectancy. #SnapOn Thanks again top info

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Yes I have only had the direct cable type myself.

[@geronimopascuale9208]

Hi Stuart Hennessy. What kind of brakes would you recommend on a 5200 lb Axel Utility Trailer? Cheers

[@Fireship1]

My brakes are old drum type surge brakes that have been disconnected since I owned the trailer. It’s a dual axle sea lion. I’d probably be better off replacing the whole setup like you show here instead of trying to patch up what I have. Future credit card project! #snapon

[@HairyLoveHandles]

Awesome video man, this is such a gold mine of information

[@lustfulvengance]

I installed a 3500# axle and electric drum brakes on my boat trailer, they work great and I have no issues with the drums rusting or getting wet!!

[@factionfx]

Pneumatic bleeder is the way to go. $30 at harbor freight. Have replaced fluid in several vehicles and ATVs with it.

[@johnb3651]

I don't have brakes on my trailer but I used a bearing grease repacking device when I replaced my bearings a couple of years ago. I think this is a must have device to ensure that the bearings are sufficiently coated with grease otherwise there may be a higher chance that the bearings may fail due to lack of grease

[@officialWWM]

John B people have been packing bearings by hand for years. It works fine.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Yes. If the boat outweighs the tow vehicle that is a certainty. Laws stipulate but common sense dictates what you can bring to a stop regardless of what you can pull. No brakes ? No anchor !

[@semajaytruth975]

Question is, how much does a double axle brake kit cost and how long will it hold up in Saltwater?

[@nickdehaan4715]

JIC fittings do not require Teflon sealant.

[@garviere]

How is the brake fluid apportioned to give the right pressure compared to the travel in the actuator to operate the brakes efficiently yet not lock them up? I'm asking because I am contemplating making a trailer out of a chassis cab truck. I see there are various hitch types available with brake actuators in them but all seem to have a short travel compared to the foot pedal on a car which of course you control by feel. I just wonder if the travel required in the slave (wheel) cylinders of the truck will be too far to operate properly with such a short trtavel in a trailer hitch actuator. Your thoughts please. (or any one else out there) Many thanks Guy.

[@rilla46]

I have a 25ft Continental trailer duel axle and it looked like the trailer never had brakes on the axles which is weird since the trailer itself is 1500lbs

[@DJSbm-28]

#snapon. Yup you guessed it brakes are shot on my dual axle trailer. The lines are rusted away and the axel is going have to be replaced. So the timing of your video is great. I didn’t know about the weight of boats and trailers needing brakes. Luckily the ramp is only a few minutes away and I have been pushing it. I do want to go south maybe the keys this summer with my grandson so I will have to get this job done. Any information on oil bath hubs would be great. I have already done the rear axel but they don’t have any brakes, just the front axel. Thanks again and keep it up. 👍👍

[@BornAgainBoating]

Awesome! I don't know enough about the oil bathed hubs to say yeah or nah :/

[@servantofchrist9369]

Nothing like getting grease all over the rotors…

[@crispychris9492]

This video should come in handy if we ever decide to put new brakes on. Everything is so corroded I don’t even know what I would need to replace. We’ve left it the way it is because we trailer our boat twice a year and it’s a 10 minute drive so it’s not really worth it. And how much was it for all the parts for a trailer you bought?

[@mattnichols1241]

25’ Hydrographic Survey Armstrong Marine with Electric Over Hydraulic Brake’s. Great for the Mountains. Surge Brakes catch on fire! #Snapon.

[@jamesm568]

I have a 21-foot boat and a 16 foot car trailer that never ever had trailer brakes on them as it was purchased that way. Even my camper trailer never even came with trailer brakes nor ever had them installed and had no issues. When those trailers were purchase trailer brakes were not required by law.

[@officialWWM]

James M once you have had a trailer with brakes, you will never go back. It takes a lot of load off the vehicle.

[@ELANSURF]

Danger- (first, your videos are top notch for entry level advice!) Using cinderblocks is the only big mistake I've seen. They have no internal structure, can split or simply be crushed without warning. Quite a few have died and lost limbs using cinderblocks. Jack stands are so cheap these days. . . by the way, your video inspired us to look at putting breaks on for our 26' CC's trailer.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Very good video with all the details , I have had many trailers and do my own service and repairs I’ve thought about putting electric brakes on a couple of trailers in the past but have not done it yet yes I’ve bought trailers with them equipped with the brakes and I’ve done my own safety checks and adjustments my brother in law is a Chef by trade not extremely mechanically advanced and he used to get Buddy Bearings installed on his trailers and pump Grease into them way to often when the trailers got warm the grease would expand and shoot his Buddy Bearings off the axles all the time they would hit the pavement spinning faster than the car tires and pass the tow vehicle on the highway ?

[@andrewfyakim525]

Thank goodness I have a new trailer! (Only use it for hurricane haul-outs).... Thank you for all your great videos... #Snapon.

[@meecaman]

#snapon...great video. I only have brakes on one axle. Now I know what it takes to add a second set. Thank you

[@ronaldbarker9861]

I have a dual axle trailer with electric brake system that need to be replace.

[@petarsasic5124]

great video for installing a new set of brakes , but would need some help with an existing continental trailer with disk brakes , kodiak 225 calipers and cannot compress the piston into the caliper . #SnapOn heading to Islamorada next week

[@ngomapa]

don't use concrete blocks as stand as it can easily get crushed under the weight of the trail. Use wood or just buy a jack stand.

[@specknred19magee9]

What’s the cost to do this installation ? Just one axle. Thanks Great video

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

Many thanks for your video and discount code. You saved me a bunch of time and money and I am grateful for you and your channel. Thanks - Beeman John & Miss Honeypenny

[@BornAgainBoating]

Awesome! Thank you, you are welcome!

[@davidwilliamson2181]

No trailer brakes. #SnapOn

[@wraithconscience]

Hi BAB, As usual, an excellent, informative, beautifully organised video. Thank you. Wishing all at BAB safe and happy holidays ! God Bless !

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@stevenmarcouillier2531]

just bought the rotors and brakes but bought wrong rotors need the rotors with the bolts in with the rotors can i just buy the hubs to fit

[@onyxscarface]

Don’t have brakes on my trailer but because am rebuilding the boat and upgrading the brakes will be the last section or parts. #SNAP-ON

[@OfficerDave78]

#SnapOn my first trailer had breaks and they are great when your going to stop. You would never know your stopping with a boat on the back. My new trailer will be a triple axel. That’s going to be fun. Another great video !!

[@brandoncurry6682]

#snapon. I work on boat trailers quite often and the brakes are one of the most common things to be neglected when it comes to maintenance.

[@trevercobb2834]

I just completely rebuilt my drum trailer breaks! I'm waiting for a decent day for a test pull. #SnapOn

[@timjr655]

I got trailer brakes on my boat trailer!#snap on

[@josephhill702]

brake laws vary by state. some don't require brakes at any weight

[@1234faded]

Concrete block should never be used for blocking.

[@joem2231]

Love the videos. No brakes to mess with on my Boston whaler trailer. #SnapOn.

[@NeverEnoughPyro40]

Absolutely do not use any type of thread tape or sealer on brake components! All brake lines, hoses, fittings and adapters are double flared! If there is a leak you did something wrong! There is a lot of pressure in brake systems and no amount of sealer or tape can stop that! Go back and recheck your work, You do not want to risk getting anything inside your brake system!

[@treyworth8842]

My car trailer has brakes and I use it to tow my jet skis and sometimes fords

[@aussiefluffbutt4627]

My heavy 18 foot center console definitely should have breaks but now with this video I feel I can finally get it done. Awesome video #SnapOn

[@Captain_Nunez94]

Yr the best DIY help ever bro

[@wukain6697]

I swear your videos and my schedule maintenance for my boat and trailer are running neck and neck #snapon

[@BornAgainBoating]

Nice ;)

[@6speeddakota]

No trailer brakes needed on my classic 1959 Glasspar. Fully loaded she only weighs about 650 lbs. I did however have to put a new axle and springs underneath it due to an unfortunate wheel bearing explosion, and a discovery of a very broken spring while attempting to replace the axle. #snapon

[@Eric-zs6rd]

You can leave the trailer on the jack. The trailer without a boat doesn't weigh much and you're not going to be under it anyway.

[@vladimirkarathanasopoulos6469]

Every video you make is a mechanics bible..keep the good job done!!by the way i have no boat neither trailer but that #SnapOn gadget will be handy!

[@michkg2000]

No trailer brakes here. All I have is a 17 foot Jon boat. #SnapOn

[@lb7wade518]

Just replaced the brakes on both axels!! # Snapon

[@robertwilbanks5263]

Have 21 ft inboard/outboard with dual axles but only back axle has brakes. #SnapOn

[@Rubbernecker]

Man, your content is so good.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@scottward8038]

Yes my trailer has trailer brakes. I pull a Mcclain trailer built in TX with a 2102 Nauticstar, love the trailer with the saltwater package, SS fastners and led lights. Thanks for the great video! #Snapon

[@nobletwosix1806]

I sadly don't even have a boat. I'm working on it through! Probably wont have breaks on it because I'm not looking to get a big boat, but this is very informative for the future! #SnapOn

[@mikeprince5459]

Currently I have trailer brakes that need to be replaced. Will definitely check out that site and look for a kit to replace everything. Thanks for another great video! #SnapOn

[@conorfabian7386]

InstaBlaster

[@jeremyrowe4339]

I have an old Performer Trailer that had them but it’s like every year the saltwater freezes the brake pads together. I took them off but would like to have some, I just have to take it easy and have plenty of room in between vehicles. #SnapOn

[@mikejd35d23]

Uh, you do not put thread sealant on that kind of fitting. You are misleading your viewers. Those splitters will also need to be affixed somehow to the frame of the trailer. The lines will rub and fail.

[@markhord1328]

No trailer brakes.... #SnapOn

[@soflo_justin934]

Caliper and rooters are way better then drums and shoes because it’s harder to wash out the drum and shoes after u dip the trailer in salt water so it won’t last longer then the caliper and rooter.

[@brandonlure2738]

Where are the part numbers for all the parts you used in this video?

[@bottomknockinbaja6092]

Im still on a 25 footer so only one set of brakes for me and fortunately my trailer came with disc!👍#SnapOn

[@racheallowder5962]

No brakes on trailer. Thinking it may be a good idea#SnapOn

[@reeceraaum9556]

On my 26 foot sailboat trailor the front axle has electric drum brakes. No brakes on the rear axle and because they're drum brakes, there's no bleeding needed! #snapon

[@michaelalan9435]

I do not have brakes on my trailer. Your video was well thought out and informative. #SnapOn

[@JonUzarski]

Thanks! Just bought this kit for my Grady White trailer. #Snapon

[@jrem4283]

Hey buddy, I have a new gooseneck with tandem 7k axles with electric brakes. Do you recommend upgrading the brakes and if so to what? Thanks, J

[@franciscallahan4213]

Do you have to install brakes on both axles or can you get away with brakes on just one axle?

[@cooletti]

Kickass how to video. keep up the good work. I have an old triton trailer. It has trailer brakes. #SnapOn

[@davidfusick782]

#SnapOn.....my trailer has breaks! Just had them re-done here in MD

[@JoseRivera-ko5uo]

Thank you for the video 🤙🏻

[@officialWWM]

Great tutorial. Except you forgot to mention that there are 2 types of systems. Hydraulic and cable. I prefer a cable setup, they are much easier to install and adjust.

[@benalbrecht]

Is there a way that you can install brakes that brake when the tow vehicle brakes... like while going up and down boat ramps

[@christophergibson1995]

Just got done redoing my trailer brakes. Love your videos keep it up my friend #snapon

[@bradbusch9585]

No brakes #SnapOn

[@davidd8435]

#SnapOn no brakes on my trailer boat not heavy enough. But I know where to go if I ever need to install some. Thanks

[@Mike70359]

Can you convert the axle with grease zerk into buddy bearing system?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes, just install the buddy bearings and pump in the grease :)