Trailer repair estimate - how much ?

[calvinator]

I'm taking my trailer in for some repairs. I normally would do this myself, but I have too many projects right now and I have to send this one out.
My trailer is a 1985 TeeNee in great shape, but some things have aged-out and need replacement:

a) single axle drum brakes. I'll assume they need shoes/drums/rebuild.
b) the brake line by the brake piston/coupler spilt while in storage this year. I'll assume I need all new brake lines.
c) The coupler/brake piston worked fine last year, but are these serviceable or just throw away? If so, what is replacement cost?
d) Bearing repack

Just looking for what the forums thinks this might run so I can sanity check it against what the trailer shop comes up with ---- they tend to $ize me up when I pull in the lot

THANKS!

 

[Silverbullet555]

Re: Trailer repair estimate - how much ?

None of it is terribly hard, but you could have some problems with water in the system. When they give you the quote, ask them how much to just replace the system. Brake assemblies can be had for pretty cheap these days and actuators aren't too bad. The hardest thing is running the brake line if you have a boxed trailer. If it is C-channel it should be pretty easy.

I don't know what they will get you for, but my guess would be around 1K.

 

[Volphin]

Re: Trailer repair estimate - how much ?

I'd think you are looking at $750 or so. Not everything needs replacing...

V