MasterCraft dealer or service facility on a regular basis and verify
proper fluid level in the actuator. The loss of adequate braking
could result in serious injury or death and/or property damage.
The trailer is equipped with a hydraulic brake actuator. Trailer brakes
will automatically apply whenever the tow vehicle’s brakes are applied.
Stopping (deceleration) force is developed in direct proportion to the
stopping force generated by the tow vehicle.
The breakaway system actuators will apply the trailer brakes if the
trailer becomes completely detached from the tow vehicle while under
power. Failure to properly connect the breakaway system prior to
towing may result in serious injury or death and/or property damage.
The breakaway cable is an additional line of defense in the event
the trailer becomes separated from the tow vehicle. Before the
breakaway cable is pulled, the coupler must become detached
from the hitch ball and the safety chains must fail. At this time the
breakaway cable is pulled and applies a braking force to the trailer.
Note that the breakaway system is not intended to lock up the
trailer brakes after separating from the tow vehicle but rather to
apply just enough braking force to keep the trailer from free-
wheeling. The breakaway system must be reset manually after it
has been activated.
DO NOT USE THE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM AS A PARKING BRAKE!
Surface rust may build up on the rotor brake surface if the trailer
isn’t used for a week or more. If this occurs, then generally the brake
pads will wipe o the rust in the first few miles of travel. However, if
the trailer has been idle for several months, or it has been frequently
submerged in salt water and the brakes have not been flushed out
(as described earlier in this section of Owner’s Manual), severe
corrosion can occur.
Try the brakes before each trip. On a regular basis, have the brake
lines inspected, necessary adjustments made and any damaged or
worn parts replaced by an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
Wet brakes have diminished breaking capacity which necessarily
means that wet breaks will not slow the trailer as quickly as under
normal dry conditions. If the wheels have been in water, several
brake applications at slow speeds should dry them out. If the wheel
assemblies have been submerged in salt water, it is important
to flush the rotors and calipers thoroughly with fresh water to
minimize subsequent corrosion.
If the stopping capacity does not meet expectations, have the
tow vehicle and the trailer brakes checked for proper operation.
The trailer brakes should be inspected by an authorized
MasterCraft dealer.
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