MeanGene427
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Working thru this Uhaul- built utility trailer, with a couple questions. It is uhaul orange, and looks uhaul, had uhaul as the manufacturer on the title, but searching around I find no reference to uhaul building trailers for sale to the public- in fact has stamped in at least 4 places "NOT owned by uhaul". Any insight? The other thing is looking for actual experience, not I think or I heard etc. experience with converting one from surge to electric brakes. They don't work and leak from the MC area severely, and I'd rather spend money converting than chasing problems with the surge setup. The drums are 12x2, but the problem is that they only have a narrow flat band on the inside instead of the wide band needed for the magnets of the electric system. Shame, as the drums are in great shape. As it would seem I would have to get new drums/hubs, compare bearing sizes blah blah as well as the backing plate/ brake assemblies. Any one know of an easier way or shortcut? There's no sign of leakage inside the drums, but I suspect it's only because the brakes haven't worked in a long time lol... Thinking if I fix the surge MC setup, then I will just be chasing leaks downstream through the old wheel cylinders
