How to disable surge brakes on trailer

[fran35]

Hey guys,
I have what GL listed as an m101A#, but is actually a hodge podge of A2, A3 and A1. Anyway, I use the trailer to haul light stuff mostly, behind a full sized truck. The brakes have been jumping horribly and I really just want to disable the brakes. I have heard about the lockout pin, but can't seem to locate it. At this point, if I simply disconnect the lines from the cylinder, will that give the same result? Thanks, Frank

 

[gimpyrobb]

I really wouldn't go that route. There is a hole in the housing(between the two swing bars) of the master that a bolt goes through. It might not go right away, sometimes I have to pivot the assembly to get it to go in.

 

[KsM715]

Find a pin (3/8ths in. I believe) and slide it thru this hole.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yeah, that one.

 

[CUCVFAN]

... It might not go right away, sometimes I have to pivot the assembly to get it to go in.

That is a liitle more than we needed to know, gimpy...

 

[steelandcanvas]

Can we make this a sticky? This question gets asked a couple of times a month.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Need 3 1/2"of working length for this lockout pin. Lower grades bolts wil bend, use quality stuff.

 

[glcaines]

Hey guys,
I have what GL listed as an m101A#, but is actually a hodge podge of A2, A3 and A1. Anyway, I use the trailer to haul light stuff mostly, behind a full sized truck. The brakes have been jumping horribly and I really just want to disable the brakes. I have heard about the lockout pin, but can't seem to locate it. At this point, if I simply disconnect the lines from the cylinder, will that give the same result? Thanks, Frank

Replacing the shock will likely solve your problem. Disconnecting the brake lines will only make a mess and the MC will be banging in and out as the lunette moves if you don't have a pin installed. I would replace the shock or insert a pin.

 

[86humv]

Replace shock...# 1844-2
I got one from Croft trailer.