Nice description!! BTW - Lowes (and other hardware stores) have "elevator bolts" which are a flat head version of "carriage bolts". Might save a little filing. Just FYI (View Post)
The brakes are engaged when the lever is up - as in your photo. The lever is "up" way too far indicating worn, out of adjustment brakes. If you have towed in this position and the trailer r… (View Post)