M101a2 Breakaway brakes

[markm101a2]

Hello,
i recently picked up a M101A2 trailer and the break away parking break tab has rusted away and fell off in my hands the other day. Where can i acquire a replacement for this?

Thank you

 

[juanprado]

croft trailer sells the parts. look for hydro act surge brake part breakout.

https://www.crofttrailer.com/hydro-act-actuators-ta6-ta7-parts-breakdown/#page=page-1

part 18 = 1804

https://www.crofttrailer.com/1804-hydro-act-actuator-breakaway-lever/#page=page-1

 

[markm101a2]

I have that part. The part I’m looking for is the piece that the teeth of that part gets stuck on to keep the brakes engaged. It’s a metal tab that is welded to the trailer.

 

[Tinstar]

According to the schematic it’s not available.

I would call Croft.
They have excellent customer service and they will be able to tell you if that part is available separately, etc.

 

[juanprado]

I would try the factory. These are the folks who presently own it.

https://www.mendenhallindustries.com/brake-actuators.html

 

[markm101a2]

Thanks I’ll try calling them Monday

 

[Tinstar]

Any luck?

 

[markm101a2]

Called mendenhall, they said they couldn’t sell to me because it was a safety item or something like that. But he said he would ship it to me. No cost to me.

 

[Tinstar]

Did your part show up?

Any part number written on it or it’s packaging?

 

[markm101a2]

Part received. No part number just the part in a small ziplock bag. They sounded kinda hesitant to give it to me.

 

[Tinstar]

The whole liability thing most likely.
Especially since it’s a brake system part.
Who knows.

Post a pic if you can for future reference.

Appreciate the update.

 

[markm101a2]

There are many other parts of the braking system that they do sell. This thin piece of steel rust and could fatigue over time. I’ll have to figure out how to post pics.

 

[Tinstar]

I know about the other parts they sell......it just has me wondering why “that” part is so controlled, for lack of a better word and not listed and sold.

Luckily both of mine are like new.

 

[brianp454]

Any of you know where to get wheel cylinders for these trailers?

 

[juanprado]

Any of you know where to get wheel cylinders for these trailers?

Croft or E-trailer. It is a common dexter axle.

 

[brianp454]

I sent them an email. I need the RIGHT wheel cylinders

Croft or E-trailer. It is a common dexter axle.

 

[Tinstar]

Dexter and Redline also carry them.
Any decent trailer shop will have them in stock.
Very common as mentioned.
$22 part here in OKC.

Recommend replacing both at same time.

 

[brianp454]

Thanks I sent a PM to Dexter and Redline. Also emailed eTrailer.

Dexter and Redline also carry them.
Any decent trailer shop will have them in stock.
Very common as mentioned.
$22 part here in OKC.

Recommend replacing both at same time.

 

[bart mckee]

Hello,
i recently picked up a M101A2 trailer and the break away parking break tab has rusted away and fell off in my hands the other day. Where can i acquire a replacement for this?

Thank you

I can't acquire parts until I can determine whats missing.