I have a 2017 190, any rough idea on what it would cost to add brakes to my trailer.
I have a 2017 190, any rough idea on what it would cost to add brakes to my trailer.
When I purchased the same boat in 2017 I bought brakes with my trailer. That added about $450 to the cost. You may be able to DIY the brakes yourself for a bit less. I am no brake expert.
Joe B
2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
Engine mounted in 3rd hole
Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
Humminbird Mega360
Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
Tracker trailer bow boarding step
Check out etrailer.com. They have kits with everything you need to add trailer brakes.
My PT190 trailer brakes are Surge drum brakes. They do a nice job and don't require any electrical wiring or brake controllers.
Joe B
2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
Engine mounted in 3rd hole
Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
Humminbird Mega360
Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
Tracker trailer bow boarding step
I just re-did the brakes on my trailer. Assuming you have the 4-bolt flange on your axle, you will need the following to duplicate what Tracker equipped my trailer with:
Tiedown Model 660 brake acuator
Demco brake assembly #SB40715, one left and one right
Matching drums depending on your bolt pattern
Bearings, seals, castle nut and cotter pin.
3/16" steel brake line and fittings
two rubber brake lines, one to go from frame to axle and one to connect the metal line to the actuator if you have a swing tongue.
$450 from the factory is a steal, that's over $500 just in parts (I purchased everything locally to make sure I got the right parts)
Repeat entire process every 3-5 years if you dip in saltwater.
If I were to start from scratch, I would do disc brakes. Easier to rinse off. I have 4-wheel discs on my masterCraft and they are incredible descending hills or emergency stops.
Last edited by JS!; 04-05-2021 at 09:28 PM.
2015 Tracker Targa V18 150 4-Stroke 2B142247 9.9 EFI Pro Kicker 1R159535
2001 MasterCraft Maristar 210 V-Drive, LTR 330 HP
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