Trailer Brakes
Submitted by Ericl on Thu, 2012-08-16 09:11
I have a US trailer that has come in with Poly Tubing for the hydraulic brakes.
Does anyone know what the situation is in WA regarding the legality ( or otherwise) of using poly tubing instead of copper ?
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Vinesh87
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If you cant find it on the
If you cant find it on the vsb or in adr i think it will just need to be ADR approved.
Tim
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Inspection
Had a mate go thru this on a trailer he imported with his boat.
When he had the rego inspection done they rejected it as the poly tube wasn't marked with an AS code.
He was told poly is ok as long as it is marked with an Australian Standards code
Ericl
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No AS Mark
I dont think there were any markings on the tubing, so probably have to replace with copper. Not too big a job if the boat wasn't on the trailer
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Starbug
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Just check, but i think
Just check, but i think copper is no longer legal.... Has to be steel.
grayzeee
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I replaced mine with one of
I replaced mine with one of these kits. Cheap and easy
http://www.hydrastar.com.au/brake-lines/hydraline/tandem-axle-trailer-kits/
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johnno67
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robs trailers
Talk to Rob at Robs trailer repairs in wangara he does a lot of us trailers for rego he has just done the electric brakes on my us trailer for rego
Ericl
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Hydraline looks good
Just spoken to the guys at Hydraline and that seems the way to go. All ready with no cutting, flaring etc and the fittings will suit my Hydrastar actuator and Kodiak brakes
Thanks all for the info
Cheers
Ericl
PS, Johno67, how much approx did Robs Trailer charge ?
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