A friend of mine has a Brenderup horse trailer. The local inspection garages in our area do not want to inspect a Brenderup trailer. Do you know of any Garages in the Allentown, PA area that would inspect this trailer? What is so different about a Brenderup trailer that would cause them to not inspect it?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Joel
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The only thing they need to see is the thickness of the brake pads.   That can be seen thru a little inspection hole on the inside backing plate behind the wheel.  Tell them it's exactly like a '59 ford...   They can see the thickness of the pad using a flashlight.  Same on all four axles.

Don't let them pull the drum unless you have replacement axle nuts.  Those are a one-time-use item.

I had two mechanics in Drums, PA that inspect ours.   See if you can find a trailer dealer that does inspections.

Let me know how you make out.

While you are at it, check the brake application lever to see how many times it clicks when you lift it to apply.  If it clicks 3 or more times you need to take up some of the slack in the cable that goes to the back.  That's pretty simple.


The hole on the left is the inspection hole.   The hole on the right is for adjustment.  Adjustment should ONLY be made when installing new shoes.  

As they wear the only adjustment needed is made with the "number of clicks" described previously.

Struts anyone?

If you have found a source for replacement of the device that assists in lifting the tail gate, please let me know...   I have had quite a few inquiries but have not found a replacement for this device.

Thanks and safe travels to all.

Jeff

1/6/13:

I own a Brenderup solo, and I have a silly question. How do you replace the interior bulb at the back of the trailer? I can turn the housing but it doesn't come off. Also, you suggest greasing the THREE in the braking system. What is the THREE?

Answer:
The bulbs are same as used in AUDI and Mercedes automobiles.  Any autoparts store has them.  They are shaped like a torpedo with a contact on each end.

The light fixture covers are a pain to deal with, but you have to rotate it till some tabs line up and the cover comes off.

They seem to be problems all the time so I am going to replace them with LED's.  Even battery operated and attached with velcro would be easy.  Will post pics when I get that far.

There are two grease fittings on the tip side of the hitch which are very obvious.  look underneath where the brake lever pivots and there is one there pointing upward.

Happy Trails!  Jeff




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Subject: Brenderup question
From: Jane Rodrigue <jane_rodrigue@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, January 04, 2013 10:47 pm
To: "jeff@kurtzinpa.com" <jeff@kurtzinpa.com>

I own a Brenderup solo, and I have a silly question. How do you replace the interior bulb at the back of the trailer? I can turn the housing but it doesn't come off. Also, you suggest greasing the THREE in the braking system. What is the THREE?

Drove 903 miles to Ocala FL with my BMW on the right and daughter's mare on the left...   12 MPG.    ugh.

12/19/2012...   Happy Holidays!

This post is about an american supplier for the bearings in Brenderups.   I am pretty certain that they don't change bearing sizes between the various Brenderups, but I will give you the details.

Jane C. from New Mexico was looking for bearings and brakes and Andy in NH was out of stock.   

Here is the item on Amazon <<<

The part number is 513113 Auto Wheel Bearing, 39mmx72mmx37mm, Sealed.   Priced from $18.95 and in stock in the US!  If your mechanic should have your trailer apart you can have them measure the inside and outside diameter of the bearings without even removing them from the wheel. 

These can be installed by most mechanics.   When I did mine I took the brake drums to a mechanics who pressed out the old bearings and pressed the new ones in for about $20.00

Jane is also looking for replacements for the gas booster cylinders that help lift the tailgate.   If anyone has come up with a suitable American Made replacement please let me know.

Happy trails...    Jeff Kurtz

Happy Holidays! 

Just a couple quick notes:

• This blog goes back a couple years and sometimes links no longer work.  Let me know if you run across something that doesn't work.
• Coming up with suggestions for fixes is really enjoyabloe for me.  Don't hesitate to email or call me.
• When possible, send photographs to show me what you are asking about.
• I'm not a dealer but a concerned owner, retired mechanical engineer and eventer dad.  Sometimes questions come in that I can't help with, but the next night I'llw wake up with a flash and an idea.  I certainly don't ignore requests.  If I don't get back to you I might just not have checked my computer.  Urgent requests should be phoned in.  
• Don't sit out there fretting thinking that there is no help in site.

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If anyone has a set of mare and foal butt bars (they offset the divider to one side) I am looking for dimensions so that I can make a set that are close to the manufacturer's design. Please email photos and or overall length dimension of both parts. Jeff email jeff@kurtzinpa.com