Surge brakes and backing up

[dtskidoo]

I recently repaired the surge brakes on my 6000 lb. Boat trailer.Iwas wondering if I am going to have trouble backing up now it doesn,t have a slot to stick a lockout bolt through that i can see,,and it doesn't have an electric sylenoid lockout like some newer ones. there is a small orifice just between the master cylinder and brake line is that what that is for?IT is drum brakes by the way.Thanks for any info.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Surge brakes and backing up

The trailer may have "free backing" brakes which means you don't need a reversing solenoid or a lockout pin. The orfice you mention may be a bleeder screw and if that's the case, no, it is not for backing.

 

[mikeneal]

Re: Surge brakes and backing up

Drums can back up w/o a lock out, disks require one or they will lock up when reversing.

 

[nitsuj]

Re: Surge brakes and backing up

My drums can't be backed up without a lock out pin...