Brakes not working - Update

westend wrote:

Gdetrailer wrote:

temccarthy1 wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
The trailer is a dozen years old, so just pull the drums and have a look. It is way overdue for a brake inspection. You may find grease, rust, worn shoes, broken hardware or bad wiring. The bearings need to be inspected and repacked with grease and properly adjusted. All the advice people can give you from afar will not give you a trailer that is safe.

AMEN to that!

Gee whizz folks.. Get a grip..

The OP POSTED THIS..

"When TT is hooked up and brakes applied a buzzing sound is heard but no brakes are working. We pulled the break-a-way switch and no brakes. Got an estimate for diagnostics of $50 applied to work if done.

Would like some more input from here as to what we may expect."


SOOOO I don't think the OP was planning to use or sell the trailer "as is"..

I suspect they are FULLY INTENTIONALLY WANTING TO GET THE BRAKES WORKING. They are just asking what they could possible expect to pay and/or what parts may be needed.

Possibly but they also stated this:

Any idea of what the cost would be to have them fixed. Do not want to spend alot on this well used TT.

To me that indicates the repair cost may exceed their comfortability level. Besides, if they the brakes absolutely need service, why ask, if the work is going to be done regardless.

OP MAY be deciding whether it is worth putting money into THIS trailer OR sell it and get ANOTHER TRAILER..

If they are thinking of selling the trailer then it IS up to the BUYER to ensure the trailer is road worthy before towing (That IS what I have encountered over the years..

I HAVE had to FIX LIGHTS AND BRAKES before towing after the purchase of a used trailer.

Why in the world should WE (IE the forum) jump to final death conclusions..

We have no way of knowing the exact reason as to why the OP asked the question so there is no reason to jump to conclusions like they are not going to repair the brakes and use as is..

Obviously the brake issue has them worried otherwise they would not have ever started this thread.

OP may have a BUDGET or is wanting to BUDGET for the expense of repairs, who knows.. But no sense in acting like or insisting they are not going to get repaired before using.. Just because they asked a simple question of possible cost or what may be involved in the repair, doesn't mean they are not planning to get it fixed..

Sort of like taking a vehicle to a repair shop.. YOU WANT AN ESTIMATE so you can figure out if it worth the cost..