Hey guys, first post in here. Just picked up a 2002 SSV that I absolutely love so far (messed up and put 01 in my profile name - DOH!).
The guy I bought it from rarely if ever used the trailer as he had it on a lift in Austin most of the time.
The only issue so far has been with the trailer surge brakes where it was slamming forward and back when I braked and pulled forward. So after reading some posts on here and after calling the dealer in Austin where this boat was previously serviced I found out about the brake fluid reservoir on the trailer tongue.
Yesterday I filled the reservoir with some DOT 3 fluid and voila, the slamming forward and back stopped.
But on the way back from the lake yesterday something started smelling like it was burning. The ride back from the lake is about 20 minutes and when I finally parked I realized the burning was the trailer brakes. They were literally sizzling and like a hot pan when I poured water on them.
Any idea why they locked up?? Planning on going out again today and would like to save these brakes if possible. Thanks
PS If there is a post that covers this and I just haven't found it please let me know and we can remove this post.