trailer brake repair

  Whether it’s to haul wood or items to the dump, a trailer is the perfect tool to help you complete daily tasks or go on fun adventures – but how much do you know when it comes to your trailer, especially the braking system? Do you know what kind of brakes you have? Trailer brakes are an essential part...

We know that sometimes it can be hard to remember to bring in your trailers for a trailer bearing repack but we cannot stress enough how important it is. At Torklift Central we suggest bringing in your trailers at least once a year for a trailer safety inspection and bearing repack. Trailer manufacturers recommend this as well. Bearing failure is...

If you use your trailer on a regular basis, or even if you don’t, certain parts of it will eventually break, wear down and need to be repaired or placed.  Here are three things you can expect to go wrong with your trailer and how Torklift Central can correct them:Visit our trailer center today! Wheel bearings Avoid trailer wheel bearing failureYour trailer...

Do you need trailer repair? Your trailer is a relatively simple tool compared to your tow vehicle, but it does share a number of crucial maintenance needs that are necessary for safe travel.  If you haven’t taken a good look at your trailer brakes, trailer tires or trailer axle alignment this travel season, read on.  Now is the time to...

Most trailers are not marvels of modern engineering, but they do require more attention to maintenance procedures than you might think to keep them safe and functional.  The simple fact that many trailers sit for extended periods of time between uses make them particularly vulnerable to breakdowns.  You should always perform a trailer safety inspection before taking it on the...

Trailer brake repair can be a matter of life and deathTrailer brake repair and trailer brake troubleshooting are a lifesaver. Without properly functioning trailer brakes the odds of being involved in a rear-end collision skyrocket, can end up jackknifing and potential rollover. Schedule a trailer brake repair or trailer brake service at Torklift Central today.  Here is a white-knuckle video with a fully loaded 40-ton Volvo tractor-trailer that shows how effective a trailer brake system is at safely halting a significant load.Trailer brake inspection can be a matter of life and death Unfortunately for the average person hauling a trailer equipped with trailer brakes, their rig is most likely not equipped with a Collision Warning and Emergency Brake system as this highly-advanced Volvo truck is.  The responsibility is yours to ensure you give yourself adequate stopping distance to avoid an accident in an emergency braking situation.  A trailer brake inspection is vitally important to ensure your trailer brakes are able to do their job.  Whether you have hydraulic trailer brakes or electric trailer brakes there are several easy ways to conduct your own trailer brake troubleshooting.  How to identify necessary trailer brake repairs: Continue reading →