Determining Correct Replacement Brake Line Kit For 1989/1990 EZ Loader Boat Trailer

Question:

I have a ’89 / ‘90 dual axle EZLoader boat trailer with hydraulic drum surge brakes. 3500 lbs axles 5 lug bolts. The brake lines are rusted, and so are the bleeder screws. Which kit do you recommend, and do you have the appropriate bleeder screws?

asked by: Nico W

Expert Reply:

We have a wide variety of brake line kits that may work on your 1989/1990 EZ Loader Boat Trailer but the correct kit will be dependent on the length of your specific trailer.

For example if your trailer is around 15' we have the HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # HS496-152 which includes new main line to run from the surge brake actuator on the trailer to the back of the trailer, and four separate lines to run to each braking assembly.

If your trailer is longer then you will need to go with the HydraStar # HS496-252 which works with 25' long trailers instead.

Lastly you mentioned that the bleeder screw in the wheel cylinder of your brake assemblies is rusted out as well. If the rest of the wheel cylinder is in good shape you can remove the current bleeder and take it to a local auto parts store to find a replacement as we do not sell replacement bleeder screws, or if the wheel cylinder is in need of replacement we have the replacement passenger side wheel cylinder # AKBRKR-H7-R-CR and driver side # AKBRKR-H7-L-CR. These wheel cylinders work on Uni-Servo brake assemblies so as long as that is what is installed on your trailer, and the wheel cylinder you have matches these this would be a great replacement option that would not require you to replace the entire braking assemblies.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.