A hydraulic surge-brake actuator is one of those items you rarely think about until it malfunctions and wreaks havoc with your boat-trailer brakes. Sometimes the hydraulics in the actuator develop a ...

Today, it’s easier to replace than rebuild boat-trailer brakes. Also, many trailer brakes feature integral hubs, giving you new seals, races, bearings and fresh grease in the bargain. If the trailer ...

Simply pull the lever, then try to push the trailer. Perform this action a couple of times to see if the brakes are binding after being released. Rollers assist in the winching process and prevent ...