Trailor brakes

 Hope someone can help me out. 

when it comes to trailor brakes what is the minimum requirements to get a trailor licenced that is rated for 2000kg

E.G. Drum on both axles , Disc on single  or electronic.

Also what are peoples thoughts on using led lights on the boat trailors, are they suitable or just go with the standard ones.

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Requirements

Sat, 2017-07-08 01:52

 Over 750 and up to 2000kg - single axle brakes, over-ride brakes permitted.

Over 2000kg - all wheels must be braked, must be an electro-hydraulic or similar system, must have a breakaway mechanism.

All info is here - http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/licensing/lbu_vs_ib_107.pdf

There are other experts on here like Rob H who can give more details.

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Your dominator

Sat, 2017-07-08 07:46

Disks on front . Axel only. All you need.

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Led lights

Sat, 2017-07-08 08:07

make life easier for your self and install marine LED trailer lights , most units are brighter than standard globes and wont have any issues with lamp holders rusting up .   Make sure all connections are soldered and where possible keep away from water imersion spots  

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 Disc on front as big as

Sat, 2017-07-08 10:04

 Disc on front as big as possible. Def dont go drum they trap water. I would opt for hydraulic over mechanical

 

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 trailor has got hydraulic

Sat, 2017-07-08 11:02

 trailor has got hydraulic drum and we have been quoted $1200 to $1300 for all new disc brakes and mechanisms  as well as led lights . all fitted.

so wont be me bodging things up on the brakes

had the trailor bloke say thats all i needed as far as brakes and lights go then the trailor will pass over the pits.

just wasnt too sure as its a bit confusing about all the info on diff sites you look at

thanks to all 

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RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together