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So when I bought my boat a couple months ago here in FL I was surprised to find out the trailer doesn't have brakes, especially being I'm pulling a 24' boat. I'm pulling over 6k w/ the boat and trailer combined. How much does it cost to get brakes installed?

That's hard to believe. I'm going to say it's going to cost about $1500-2500

It's going to depend a lot on the type of system you want. Bare bones 1-axle surge disc brake kit is around $500 in parts from etrailer, up to $1300 or so for a dual axle EOH system. For EOH you have to add a brake controller as well unless you already have one.

I'm bad at estimating labor, but I'd guess a minimum of 3 hours labor for the single axle surge system, and a minimum of 5 for a dual axle EOH setup. Those are complete guesses, worth what you just paid for them Plus if you have a shop do it, there might be a markup on parts as well.

When I bought my trailer the brakes were shot. I did the 1-axle surge kit from etrailer at the time. Now working on upgrading to the dual axle EOH setup. Probably will have a total of $1700 into the brake system total including the brake controller (there's a bit of overlap too, like buying both a surge and EOH actuator), and that's with me doing the work.

I picked up my trailer Sat after getting an EOH system installed. WOW, what a difference that makes hauling my 24SD. It ran me $2100, so not to bad of a price for the install.

Good for you NR. I would have taken my trailer to the trailer guys to do the same thing. Thunder did his own but he isn't normal. You can probably tell from his posts.

Awesome no_rulz! Got any pics to share? Did they do one axle or both?

Ytmsn wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:55 am Thunder did his own but he isn't normal. You can probably tell from his posts.

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Now just make sure the break-away switch cable is disconnected and doesn’t accidentally comes apart when you unhook. I did that once, and luckily I caught it right away. The unit will pressurize and run until the battery is dead.

Tuscany wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:03 am Now just make sure the break-away switch cable is disconnected and doesn’t accidentally comes apart when you unhook. I did that once, and luckily I caught it right away. The unit will pressurize and run until the battery is dead.

Thanks for the advice! I attach it where I hook my chain up so i shouldn't forget it's there.

Sweet job. I keep thinking your my neighbor in Michigan with your avatar

I know the thread is a little old, but I put them on mine 6 or 7 years ago. Love them. They work well. No more clunking, I can use the controller to engage them if needed. The only time I don't like them is when the trailer is empty.

I only boat in freshwater and that can make a difference.

I just had mine replaced. Actuator, dampen shock, new lines, brake shoes (drums, both axles) and wheel bearings all around. $780 out the door. I tow with a 3/4 ton and had 0 brakes. Of course I didn't know what I didn't know. Good brakes make a difference!

I am absolutely loving the 4 wheel EOH brakes on my trailer. Worth every penny.