Repair or replace

tom_20000 · 22 February 2017, 14:42

Any trailer experts out there who can advise on this? Shoes are knackered, somehow I've towed with the handbrake on (and I've checked the CCTV and I definitely took it off before the journey!)

Anyhow it's about 40 quid for shoes, and probably about another 50 to replace the internals. Backplate replacement seems to be more of an issue as it needs welding.

£100quid for repairs or £410 for a replacement axle, but I'm skint.

Biggest question is, should the amount of corrosion on the swing arm and back plate be a concern?

Gut says replace, but an experienced opinion would be appreciated.

Tom

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jeffstevens763@g · 22 February 2017, 15:31

when i did mine it looked like that after 6 years i just stripped it down knocked all the rust off to inspect, mine was still meaty so i covered it in petrolartum paste fitted new shoes and kept an eye on it but my wheels were OK.
brake shoes de-laminate because thier stuck on now days not rivited and even with the hand brake off they can stick as i found out. i was told to change shoes every two years when i had it serviced.
and thats with a flushing kit on it and flushed every time

willk · 22 February 2017, 16:15

B@57@KD trailers!

... i hate them all

Pikey Dave · 22 February 2017, 16:16

Repair, nowt wrong with those that can't be sorted with diesel, wire brush & waxoyl. Although I prefer metect http://www.specialised-aerosols.co.u...-PREVENTATIVE-

tom_20000 · 22 February 2017, 16:38

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I have a habit of overdoing things, so I'm relieved to hear everyone's thoughts.

Clean up and preserve it is then.

I'll get the bits ordered tonight!

Cheers everyone

tom_20000 · 22 February 2017, 16:39

Jeff & Dave I'll take a look at those products cheers! Failing that I think I've got some waxoyl knocking about

jeffstevens763@g · 22 February 2017, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Repair, nowt wrong with those that can't be sorted with diesel, wire brush & waxoyl. Although I prefer metect METECT ( RUST PREVENTATIVE )

Metect does it dry Dave leaving a thick coating?

Pikey Dave · 22 February 2017, 17:29

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Metect does it dry Dave leaving a thick coating?

Yup[emoji106]

jeffstevens763@g · 22 February 2017, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Yup[emoji106]

£13.80 two 500 ml tins off eBay gonna try um on the new trailer

Rogue Wave · 22 February 2017, 20:10

[QUOTE=jeffstevens763@g;740562]Metect does it dry Dave leaving a thick coating?[/Q

Some confusion here methinks surely that thick coating is Daves skin

good advice there Tom

JimRib · 22 February 2017, 20:33

Don't forget to change the cables, they are what usually cause the brakes to stick !

Pikey Dave · 22 February 2017, 20:54

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Metect does it dry Dave leaving a thick coating?[/Q

Some confusion here methinks surely that thick coating is Daves skin

good advice there Tom

Oh aye! Thick skinned & broad shouldered[emoji6][emoji106]

Pikey Dave · 22 February 2017, 20:56

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

£13.80 two 500 ml tins off eBay gonna try um on the new trailer

You can buy direct from specialised aerosols. I think I paid around £20 for 5l. The aerosols are only about £3-4 each direct. They are only at the other side of town from me so I collect.

tom_20000 · 23 February 2017, 01:16

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Originally Posted by JimRib

Don't forget to change the cables, they are what usually cause the brakes to stick !

Cheers Jim, i'll price a pair into it.

Stu - tried giving you a bell few weeks ago to catch-up, will try again this week :-)

tom_20000 · 23 February 2017, 01:18

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

You can buy direct from specialised aerosols. I think I paid around £20 for 5l. The aerosols are only about £3-4 each direct. They are only at the other side of town from me so I collect.

didnt realise they were in Barnsley, i'll have a bob through on friday, only 10 mins from me.

Cheers!

Pikey Dave · 23 February 2017, 06:58

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Originally Posted by tom_20000

didnt realise they were in Barnsley, i'll have a bob through on friday, only 10 mins from me.

Cheers!

Give them a ring first to tell them what you want. It's a factory & office. They don't have a trade counter, they'll get it ready for you. They sell all sorts of stuff & are very friendly & will show you around.

jeffstevens763@g · 23 February 2017, 07:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

You can buy direct from specialised aerosols. I think I paid around £20 for 5l. The aerosols are only about £3-4 each direct. They are only at the other side of town from me so I collect.

thanks dave i'll keep that info, trailer should come today so will try that at the side of the petrolartum paste from wynn & coles cheers

Rogue Wave · 23 February 2017, 08:07

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Originally Posted by tom_20000

Cheers Jim, i'll price a pair into it.

Stu - tried giving you a bell few weeks ago to catch-up, will try again this week :-)

it be good to catch up with you. I'm on my third phone this year so maybe it was when i was between phones.

cheers stu

Rogue Wave · 24 February 2017, 01:16

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

it be good to catch up with you. I'm on my third phone this year so maybe it was when i was between phones.

cheers stu

MAKE THAT 4 . I'll call you tomorrow on my new phone