What Info is Needed to Add Brakes to Boat Trailer

Question:

I want to add self adjusting electric drum brakes to my Shorelandr boat trailer. The boat and trailer are just heavy enough to pushinch the pickup when I brake. My concern is if I ever need to emergency brake that push may become a shove. I already have the 7 pin connector. I will need the actuator as well. The trailer axle has the plate to mount the drum brake assembly. I tow with a 1997 Ford F-150. I want to stay with the electric only. I dont want to go the electric/hydraulic combo route. Any suggestion is much appreciated.

asked by: Steve S

Expert Reply:

We definitely can get you all the right parts to add brakes to your boat trailer. We first need to know what hubs your trailer has so that we can pick out the correct hub/drums and then build the rest of the parts you need from there. I attached a link that will walk you through the entire process but first you'll want to pull the hubs off of the trailer and get either the diameter of the spindles where the bearings ride or get me the numbers of the bearings.

I attached a picture that shows how trailer brakes are normally wired as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C