Drum Surge Brakes

[cc150a]

How do you keep drum surge brakes from rusting all to hell? I flush with fresh water after every use but still rust up

[flounderpounder225]

Honestly there is no way, they are going to rust.  You can prolong their life by regularly pulling the hub and drum and spraying them down with CC preventative.  There is a product "fluid film" http://www.fluid-film.com/applications/ ... tions.html  that is a very superior product, I use it to coat my powerhead on the yamaha, used it on all trailer parts.  IMO this would be your only viable option, and I believe this product would be one of the best to try.  Regards,
Marc

[John Jones]

In saltwater use it's a losing battle from day one.  The last time I replaced my brakes I even bought a flush kit that mounts a fitting on each backing plate to spray inside the drum and has hoses that tee to a garden hose connection.  Total waste of money and time.  I doubt that added more than a couple of months to the life of the brakes.

The only solution I have ever seen that lasts was Kodiak SS disc brakes.  They are by no means cheap and you still have to take good care of them.  The Tie-Down brand discs have no where near the longevity of the Kodiaks.

$0.02

[cc150a]

I was thinking about galvanized brake assemblies that come with stainless steel springs. But they will probably corrode also.  

Thanks guys

[GoneFission]

Switch to discs.  You will be happier in the long run!