Despite the prevalence of drum brake and electric
brake kits, many boating trailers still use the tried and tested disc brake
system, which can also be found in most automobiles. Thanks to its simplicity,
the disc brake is also the easiest to maintain or replace. This is why most
trailer brake parts sold nowadays are actually components of the disc system.
Despite their simplicity, maintaining or replacing
disc brakes and disc brake parts still need some skills. Disc brakes typically
have three main parts: the caliper, the brake pads, and the rotor. The caliper slows the vehicle down to a halt
by pressing the brake pads against
the rotor, which is directly
connected to the wheel. Since it holds the rest of the brake parts together,
the caliper can be considered as the main component of a disc brake system. In
fact, if a broken disc brake system needs to be repaired, the caliper is
usually replaced altogether for safety reasons.
In addition to this, disc brakes in boat trailers
also rely on brake fluid, much like in any other vehicle. Therefore, the brake
lines of a disc brake system needs to be inspected thoroughly in any brake
repair or maintenance job, to see if there is sufficient brake fluid.
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