Availability of Corrosion Resistant Brake Assemblies for Boat Trailer
Question:
I plan to change my brake system on my boat trailer. Are the above parts coated against corrosion for salt water launching?
asked by: Warren V
Expert Reply:
Because electric brake assemblies like the etrailer.com self adjusting brake assembly part # AKEBRK-7L-SA are not typically used for boat trailers, the assemblies are not specially coated for saltwater corrosion resistance.
Boat trailers usually use hydraulic brakes, and would use a hydraulic brake assembly like part # 42029 and # 42028. These assemblies are galvanized for corrosion resistance.
To convert to hydraulic brakes, you would need a hydraulic coupler/actuator like part # 099-175-00. This coupler is a fit for 2 inch trailer balls. It does not have a reverse lock-out, and should be used with free-backing brake assemblies like the ones I mentioned above. It is designed to bolt onto 3 inch channel trailer tongues. You would also need a hydraulic brake line kit like part # 9504.
The above is recommended assuming that you have a single axle boat trailer with standard axles.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Dexter
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Demco Hydraulic Drum Brake Assembly - Free Backing - Galvanized - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- RH
- 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Free Backing
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Demco
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Demco Hydraulic Drum Brake Assembly - Free Backing - Galvanized - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- LH
- 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Free Backing
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Demco
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Hydraulic Line Kit - Single Axle - Drum
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Brake Lines
- Steel Brake Line
- Brake Line Kits
- Single Axle
- Dexter
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 5200 - 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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