[Land-speed] Trailer Maintenance

[James Tone]

Since my car is waiting for a few parts (I'm getting ready to go to World Finals) I thought I would look at the brake rebuild I did just before I went to Speed Week. Turned all 4 drums, serviced the bearings, and put on new seals...What could go wrong?

I washed out everything when I got back but wanted to look again. To my surprise all the drums were very rusty from going through the water at the end of the road twice. 2 hours of flapper wheeling brought them back to looking good again. Just 3 weeks from the end of Speed Week; I'm glad I didn't just load up and go. The rust would have destroyed the lining.

So if you haven't had a look I would do it before you think about that run to El Mirage or Maxton...............Good Luck