Replacement Surge Brakes for a 23.5 Hunter Sailboat Trailer

Updated 08/07/2020 | Published 08/05/2020

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Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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$172.14

Easy Grease Trailer Hub/Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized

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$186.19

Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs

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$213.36

Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 25' Long, 3/16" Main Line

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$151.20

Dexter Disc Brake Assembly - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

Gentlemen and Ladies, I have a 23.5 foot Hunter sailboat on a single Qualityi Axle. My trailer has 5 bolt hub, 14inch rims, 3500 lb axle capacity, uses inner bearing L-68149, Outer bearing L-44649, double lip seal 171255TB and has an Atwood #61101 actuator. Existing brakes are drums. I would like to replace all components including the brake lines. Please advise what kits or package you would recommend if I keep my drums and what you would recommend if I switch to disk brakes. Thank you,

asked by: Lawrence L

Expert Reply:

If you were looking to simply replace the hydraulic brakes then I recommend the Hydraulic Brake Kit part # AKFBBRK-35-D with the Trailer Hub/Drum Assembly part # AKHD-545-35-G-EZ-K (2). If you were looking to upgrade to disc brakes then I recommend the Titan Disc Brake Assembly part # T10HREKITBB (2). In regards to the brake lines, the HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit part # HS496-251 would have you covered.

Please note, if you upgrade to disc then you'll also need a new actuator like the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part # DM62VR.