Surge Brakes

System

This discussion was created from comments split from: The 6 worse towing mistakes, compliments of einsurance.

mikesnewjourney

We have been looking at a 2007 T@B with surge brakes and am curious if there is an electric brake retrofit possible?  We are new to the travel world and would like to be as safe as possible when traveling.  Thank you 

Verna

@mikesnewjourney, surge brakes are just fine. I have them on my 2014 T@B. After a small car pulled in front of me and then braked this past winter, I can honestly say they stop on a dime...or maybe a nickle in that case!

They do still need to be checked, and I have that done at the utility trailer business as they are tanking care of my bearings each year. 

irvingj

Ditto. Mike, on our 2004 DM T@B, they worked very well, and I loved the simplicity of them. Only need to check brake shoes every so often to ensure they're properly adjusted and that sliding parts are lubed. Is yours like this?


 


Here's a diagram of how they work:

ScottG

If you figure it out, send me your surge brakes so I can retrofit my 2015!  :-)

ChanW

Here's another yea for surge brakes.

I thought we'd be getting the new electric brakes when we ordered ours, but instead got the last of the surge brakes on the line. 
Thought i'd be disappointed, but quite satisfied.
Simple and they work.

mikesnewjourney

Sounds like the surge brake system works fine.   Has anyone ever replaced the drum brakes? 
I kind of curious about the sealed bearings and their maintenance? Thank you all for your fantastic input  I appreciate all the help
 

mikesnewjourney

Yes Irving , the surge brake system is exactly as you pictured them.   I do believe they will work OK. Thanks again for your input