only one brake on a trailer?

[Johnshan1]

I have brake issues on my trailer (dont we all?) This spring I was towing the boat to the marina for the spring launch and one of my brakes was dragging, so I cut the line to it.

Now its fall, and in 2 weeks I am pulling the boat back out of the water.

What would happen if I plugged the line I cut, bled the one remaining caliper, and ran it this way?

Dont be too rough on me..... thanks.

 

[Johnshan1]

Re: only one brake on a trailer?

Just ordered all new Kodiak brakes, got calipers, pads, rotors, and all mounting brackets for $256 shipped to my house. Hope this cures my brake problems once and for all.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: only one brake on a trailer?

also when you park the boat, back farther than you need to, then pull forward to release the brakes, this really helps.

 

[Johnshan1]

Re: only one brake on a trailer?

Thanks. My only concern is that I only use the trailer twice a year, can I spray the brakes/rotors with rust block or will this render the brakes useless?