Brake Lines

[macowneril2015]

I am replacing my master cylinder and a few other parts and I want to do these repairs right and not have to do them later. I took measurements and I need 18 feet in length and around 7 feet across (I have original single axle steel trailer) I also have drum brakes with a titan model 60. I was wondering if these brake lines would work or if someone else could recommend lines.
https://www.etrailer.com/p-18SI-BLKIT.html

[RobertB]

West Marine stocks standard brake lines that work fine. Better than the delicate ones used on my trailer.

I would stay away from the ones you link since they also have the small diameter tube on the end fittings that the factory trailer had. Easy to break if subject to suspension movement.

[Don T]

Hello,
There should be no movement on any brake line except the one flexible length that connects the frame line to the axle line. Blocks should be well secured. You can buy the clips that secure the lines to the trailer frame, to replace the rusted out ones. Suspension movement should be a non-factor. This last time around I replaced the brake lines with a stainless tubing kit from one of the trailer suppliers (Champion I think). It's pretty straight forward and any kit you get from a trailer supplier will be fine as lone as you don't short yourself on length. On my kit it was a bit too long so I had to run down the port frame rail then cross over to the starboard side on the support at the end of the tongue tube and then down the starboard rail to the tang that secures the end of the flexible line.


Don T

[RobertB]

Agreed - that is exactly where mine broke when less than a year old - at the brake. The standard type lines I installed have never had an issue.

[Democritus]

I took measurements and I need 18 feet in length and around 7 feet across (I have original single axle steel trailer) I also have drum brakes with a titan model 60.
https://www.etrailer.com/p-18SI-BLKIT.html

Can anyone confirm these measurements? I am refurbing my 26X OEM steel trailer and was going to get this kit:

Comes with (1) 20 ft Trailer Brake Hose, (1) Brass T Fitting, (1) 18" Trailer Brake Hose, (1) 7 ft Trailer Brake Hose.

Also, anyone have a part/Model number for the leaf springs that came with that trailer? I think people in the next town over can hear me every time I go over a bump!

[Tomfoolery]

Also, anyone have a part/Model number for the leaf springs that came with that trailer? I think people in the next town over can hear me every time I go over a bump!

Can't help with the brake lines/hoses, but those OEM spring packs are not something I've ever found online. Easy enough to find a reasonable replacement, though - just need unloaded length (center to center on the eyes), and arch height (also unloaded). Capacity would be 1750 lb (or more).

https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Traile ... rings.aspx

https://www.easternmarine.com/double-ey ... af-springs

I seem to recall the OEM springs are 26" eye-to-eye, but that's just my slippery memory at work.