Komet Surge brake, help needed

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I took apart the surge brake on my 1979 Komet trailer. It seems to be slamming forward when I apply the brakes on the tow vehicle.
I was expecting to see a gas strut held between the 2 vertical bolts.

Pictures of mine are here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7u3fiv7jwkpiegj/AADIrdXQMV0sJnZk4O5i-2Sma?dl=0

Is there a gas strut buried down inside this assembly somewhere? What else is wearing out that needs to be replaced?

Does anyone recognize this model? The plate is marked Walter Winterhoff d3.

The main outside tube it hollow.
The telescoping tube that holds the hitch does have some holes, one of which appears to be welded up and painted or epoxied over - it appears blue.
I did not have time to investigate this further before sunset.
Underneath the front vertical bolt, there is a rectangular part above the nut, I was going to take that off next, but it was greasy and the sun went down.


There is also a photo "partslayout" of another model, it has the gas spring where I was expecting.
This link also shows a gas strut: http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php

Does Winterhoff still support these?

thanks
Chris

[JJ Sinclair[_2_]]

I believe the gas strut can only be accessed from the other end (inside the trailer)
Have fun,
:>( JJ

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

On Friday, July 31, 2015 at 9:22:22 AM UTC-4, JJ Sinclair wrote:
> I believe the gas strut can only be accessed from the other end (inside the trailer)
> Have fun,
> :>( JJ

Looking for some other info on Komet trailers, I found this....

http://www.soaringspace.com/komet-trailer-tongue-surge-damper-how-to-replace-66132.html

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

On Friday, July 31, 2015 at 10:19:20 AM UTC-4, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> On Friday, July 31, 2015 at 9:22:22 AM UTC-4, JJ Sinclair wrote:
> > I believe the gas strut can only be accessed from the other end (inside the trailer)
> > Have fun,
> > :>( JJ
>
> Looking for some other info on Komet trailers, I found this....
>
> http://www.soaringspace.com/komet-trailer-tongue-surge-damper-how-to-replace-66132.html

Another link for, Anschau. Click on the dark retangles in the left column, you'll get parts drawings...

http://www.anschau.de/zubehoerbremseachseEngl.htm

Link to AL-KO axles... http://www.theoempartsstore.com/home.php?cat=2505

UK site with an exploded view of the tongue... http://www.towitall.co.uk/trailer-spares/al-ko.aspx

[Wheaton]

I have a early 80's Komet trailer that has/had the surge brake locking the trailer brakes. Komet was slow and more costly for a new damper. The tag on my trailer tongue was for Knott Gbm. Contacted them by email and phone and they were very responsive. Additionally their web site has all of the parts. There were three types of braking arrangement. They also have maintenance and instruction manuals. The complete responsive company. A pleasure to deal with.

The new damper for my style arrangement works most of the time. Best advice is to clean and lube from the ball hitch to the brake drums before you replace the damper. Considering the old bulky Minden I use to tow with no brakes I have considered just disabling the trailer brakes all together. I use a 4runner so I am not towing with a smaller toe vehicle.

Jjb