Archive for the "Repairs and Maintainance" Category

Identifying Trailer Brakes

The 2 main manufacturers of brakes in the UK, these are Knott and Al-Ko. There are 2 other manufacturers which are used in the UK; these are Bradley and BPW (BPW fitted to Graham Edwards Trailers). This guide will help you to indentify Knott and Al-Ko Brakes. Identifying Knott Brakes These can be recognised, without […]

Trailer servicing – maintenance schedule checklist

Trailer servicing – maintenance schedule Many people don’t understand a trailer needs Servicing in a similar fashion to a car. To help people do this we have a trailer servicing – maintenance schedule as a guide. It is more important to service a trailer than a car because:-. Trailers carry a lot of weight as […]

Replacing trailer brake cable cover plates

Cable cover plates form a protective cover for the exposed area of brake cable that connects to the expander in the brake. The cable cover is made up of two plates that slot together and are held in place by the brake cable itself. The first of these two plates is permanently fixed to the […]

Triple lock head fitting/replacment guide (Braked coupling)

Here is a guide to fitting / replacing a triple lock head on a braked coupling. First of all you will have to remove your old coupling head. If you have a standard coupling head you should be able to remove it by undoing the two bolts that fasten it to the drawbar. If you […]

Replacing trailer brake shoes

Here is a step by step guide to replacing brake shoes. Lift the trailer off of the ground and onto stands so that all of the wheels can turn freely. Make sure the handbrake is locked in the ‘off’ position. Now you can begin by removing the wheels and the hub caps. Slacken off the […]

Trailer wheel bearing replacement / fitting guide

Here is a guide that will help you install trailer wheel bearings. Trailer wheel bearings can become damaged or worn out over time just like any other, so it is important that you remember to maintain them. Wear and tear through regular use is a gradual process, but you can cause unnecessary damage through two […]

Trailer lighting rules, regulations and requirements.

Ensuring your trailer has the appropriate lighting is a legal requirement (The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989). This simple guide will help you to be within the current laws for use on the UK public highway. All trailers must have fitted: Two red sidelights. Two red stoplights. Two red reflective triangles. An illuminated number plate. […]

Brake cable replacement/fitting guide

Here is a guide that will help you replace either Knott or Al-ko detachable trailer brake cables. This guide will illustrate the processes you will have to go through, as well as point out any important information that could prove useful to a trailer owner. First of all, you will have to find a way […]