Steve Robinson Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Hope it is acceptable to ask a question about my trailer! Has been standing for a while and the near side brakes (double axle trailer) have siezed on. Have tried to release through towing it but they are resolute. Have checked the cable and that is releasing, so problem must be in the unit themselves. Any suggestions on the quickest way to free them. TIA Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynr Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 A BIG hammer, Probably not the best way but surely the quickest!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 You{ DONT }Leave The Brake On When YOU Are Not Using The Trailer The Brakes Stick To The Drums Jack Up Remove Wheels Hit Flat Part Of DRUM With Hammer At 12-3-6-9 points When It Turns Fit Wheel Take For Run fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Robinson Posted February 3, 2002 Author Share Posted February 3, 2002 Cheers guys, nice to get an asnwer that is technically more up my street. Hit it with a hammer is my kind of solution. Hopefully it will work, if not please keep an eye out for a new thread called "now what do I do!" Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynr Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 What do you do ? Get a new drum if you 'it it too 'ard !! MR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Robinson Posted February 4, 2002 Author Share Posted February 4, 2002 Thankfully hitting it worked. My first successful piece of mechanicing! All I need is an event to tow the car to now. Thanks all. Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Turner Posted February 4, 2002 Share Posted February 4, 2002 Happened to me long ago, solution the same as above i.e hit it with a hammer but I would recommend that you remove drum and clean and lubricate mechanism + cables etc. before towing. I had a bit of a shock when I arrived at the hillclimb when I used the trailer for the first time, the brakes were smouldering nicely (thought it was taking some towing but ignored it as after 6 months I presumed it was normal). I got a nice big parking area. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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