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 Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Delvec]
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02/13/12 02:55 AM
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Patrick M
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Should not be doing that, you're gonna cook bearings-blowout tires or heat and ruin those seals. There is several things that could be causing it. Bad Actuator- lines need to be blead or your calipers are bad. When the brakes are released the wheel should spin freely, if not there is a problem. You should be able to touch your wheels when you get to the ramp and not burn ya. Have somebody else that deals with trailers look @ it, they can do warranty work as well. I'll look into another EZ loader dealer. I just hate dragging it everywhere knowing that I am doing more damage to it. I am sure that there is already wear and tear done.
Last edited by Patrick M; 02/13/12 02:57 AM.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:05 AM
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fish4bass
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Trailer hubs should be no hotter than warm to the touch after a trip. You probably already cooked the grease in the bearings and burned up the seals. I would take their arse to task if it is under warranty.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:27 AM
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swampcat
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I'm willing to bet you paid good hard earned money for that boat and it wasn't cheap, there is nothing that should be confrontational at all if your dealer stands behind their products! If you cant stop and touch your wheel wothout burning your hand ten that temp is not right and it is obvious you have something wrong. If the dealer will not help you (that's a whole other can of worms) then contact the trailer manufacturer and then tell the dealer your going to post about your experiences on the world wide web. LOL  I'm sorry but I just can't understand why some people are hesitant to hold a dealership to the fire when something is obviously not right. These people probably promised you the world when you bought that boat. Sorry but that's just my opinion and I would consider myself a "nonconfrontaional" person as well, but this should not hve to be a bad situation if the dealer is worth their salt. The only problem with that is dealing with the issue of having any other problems down the road. They are the only Skeeter dealer anywhere close to me and the last thing I want to do is piss them off so that I will have to wait even longer to get my boat back.... it took them 2 weeks to tell me that there was nothing wrong with the trailer the last time! Myself, I would never give these guys my business again. Two weeks to tell you nothing is wrong?? Wow! I hope you find some better customer service on your trailer.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:37 AM
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Patrick M
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I needed the boat to be ready to go to Falcon, and it wasnt. So needless to say, I didnt go when I was supposed to.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:45 AM
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What dealer are you using? If you thought making them fix a possible warranty issue would lead to them holding a grudge then why did you ever buy from them in the first place? That's like having insurance and being scared to file a claim because you don't want to hurt your brokers feelings
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:45 AM
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What are you taking a reading of? If you're taking a reading of the brake disk I could maybe see that temperature especially after just stopping. It looks like you are taking a reading from there.
Most people feel their wheels or hubs and if those temps are too hot to touch you have a problem but most people have no idea what the temps they have on their disks.
If you want to check and see if the brakes are releasing properly jack a tire off the ground and see if the wheel turns freely or if its dragging on the brake pad. You should be able to tell easily enough.
I am guessing that if your brakes are dragging and are excessively hot your disks would show signs of heat.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:46 AM
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Why don't you call EZ Loader in the morning. They are very helpful and since it's under warranty ask who is authorized close to you to get you back in the game soon. It's the actuator that is bad. But has caused other parts to be suspect. You need to take OT somewhere else anyways. If its who I think it is anyways. On the other hand of your able to tow it with out noticing resistance you Have a hoss of a truck. You said previously that it smells like Burnt brakes that's a reckognizable smell that's not normal, period. If the fuse is blown on the truck to the trailer back up lights then it wont release the actuator so that it does not engage. But even then it would be very noticeable with the resistance. http://www.ezloader.com/
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:51 AM
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I would tell the dealer to fix the problem. If they don't I would call Skeeter and tell them the problem with the dealer ship and who they could refer you to take the trailer to and if they don't have anyone close I would take it to whomever you choose and send the bill to the dealership. Oh and I would charge them mileage past the distance it would take you to drive to the dealer ship.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:54 AM
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Yep .... When your warranty is out.... believe me... they won't hesitate to tell you are out of luck. I would take it back and inform them unless they want to deal with my lawyer they better get it fixed. Call Skeeter as well.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 03:59 AM
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It's an EZ Loader issue not a Skeeter issue. It's like if you have engine trouble on your Yamaha you going to call Skeeter? They can help a little but the warranty lies with EZ Loader the trailer manufacturer.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 04:02 AM
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Oh that trailer probably has Vault Hubs you may not have much damage to bearings but have them replaced anyways.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: LSUfan]
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02/13/12 04:13 AM
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Patrick M
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What dealer are you using? If you thought making them fix a possible warranty issue would lead to them holding a grudge then why did you ever buy from them in the first place? That's like having insurance and being scared to file a claim because you don't want to hurt your brokers feelings I'm not thinking they'll hold a grudge over a warranty issue. I do however think they might have some negative feelings towards me talking about their poor customer service.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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02/13/12 04:33 AM
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It's an EZ Loader issue not a Skeeter issue. It's like if you have engine trouble on your Yamaha you going to call Skeeter? They can help a little but the warranty lies with EZ Loader the trailer manufacturer. They are a Skeeter dealer. I bought a Skeeter boat regardless what trailer it came on. Looked like from the pic's the wheels and trailer have Skeeter plastered all over it. If I buy a new rig from a dealer I would expect them to stand behind it and make the calls to EZ Loader for me if needed.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: Patrick M]
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02/13/12 04:33 AM
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under the coupler is a latch that needs to be released every time you hook up your trailer. i have disc breaks with a a60 coupler. sqaure one. just looks like a latch hanging down. pm me if you can,t find it .
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Re: Trailer Brake Issues
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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02/13/12 04:35 AM
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It's an EZ Loader issue not a Skeeter issue. It's like if you have engine trouble on your Yamaha you going to call Skeeter? They can help a little but the warranty lies with EZ Loader the trailer manufacturer. I am calling BS on that one, he didnt piece out that boat when he bought it. He bought a Skeeter boat and trailer therefore it's a Skeeter issue. They will fix it but you might have to call the factory to get some action on this issue.
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