Phil Trotter
Norman, Oklahoma
Boat Name: Barchetta
Model/Year: 1972
Hull No. 597
Hailing Port: Back Yard |
 01/02/2011 8:38 AM Pacific Time
I'm am thinking about having surge brakes installed on my Catalina 22 trailer. Any suggestions from anyone? |
Robert Donehoo
Duluth Ga
Boat Name: Shady Deal
Model/Year: Catalina 22 1979
Hull No. 8940
Hailing Port: Lake Lanier Ga |
01/03/2011 9:15 AM Pacific Time
Hi Phil, I am looking to install brakes this year also. I found out through others that some of the kits do not have replacement pads. You have to replace the whole caliper assembly. So be sure to ask for extra pads before you buy. I plan to get at least 1 extra set when I do mine.
On another note I put EXTREME DUTY pads on my 98 yukon. they are about 25% more pad surface area. |
Peter Snyder
Ringgold, GA
Boat Name: Windabout
Model/Year: 1978 sk Catalina 22
Hull No. 8329
Hailing Port: Lake Chickamauga, TN |
01/03/2011 10:47 AM Pacific Time
Robert, I put surge activated stainless disc brakes on my trailer and have been pleased with them. I got the parts from Champion Trailers in Slidell, LA, after shopping around and comparing information. I had to put on a whole new axle, too, since mine was under sized. Here's a good article on disc vs. drum brakes for trailers: http://www.championtrailers.com/DrumVsDiscBrakeArtcl.htm The information Champion supplied really helped, as I had never installed an axle or brakes, before. |
Greg Baker
Charlotte, NC
Boat Name: Sea Sharp Minor
Model/Year: Catalina 22 - 1984 - Swing Keel
Hull No. 11823
Hailing Port: Lake Norman Sailing Club |
01/04/2011 7:21 AM Pacific Time
I'll second the recommendation for Champion Trailers. I bought replacement parts for my surge brakes from them twice and got good service at reasonable prices. |
