Komet surge brake

I need to replace the surge brake damper on my 1986 Komet III trailer.
I'm wondering if someone out in ras land has a part number (or
equivalent) and replacement instructions. It appears that Entec, the
former Komet US representative, is no longer active.

I've seen Bruce Greeff's write up for Eberle trailers -
http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php

thanks in advance
Tony "6N"

On Monday, October 22, 2012 10:24:12 PM UTC-4, Tony V wrote:
I need to replace the surge brake damper on my 1986 Komet III trailer.
I'm wondering if someone out in ras land has a part number (or
equivalent) and replacement instructions. It appears that Entec, the
former Komet US representative, is no longer active.

I've seen Bruce Greeff's write up for Eberle trailers -

http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php

thanks in advance
Tony "6N"

Hey Tony - Why do you think the damper is the problem ?
Usually its not (just adjusted another trailer 2 weeks ago)...
See ya, Dave

On 10/23/2012 9:38 AM, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Monday, October 22, 2012 10:24:12 PM UTC-4, Tony V wrote:
I need to replace the surge brake damper on my 1986 Komet III trailer.
I'm wondering if someone out in ras land has a part number (or
equivalent) and replacement instructions. It appears that Entec, the
former Komet US representative, is no longer active.

I've seen Bruce Greeff's write up for Eberle trailers -

http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php

thanks in advance
Tony "6N"

Hey Tony - Why do you think the damper is the problem ?

Because I can activate the surge brake by hand by simply pushing the
coupler back and forth a few inches. There's hardly any resistance.

Usually its not (just adjusted another trailer 2 weeks ago)...
See ya, Dave

It would be nice if I was wrong. :-)

Tony

On Monday, October 22, 2012 7:24:12 PM UTC-7, Tony V wrote:
I need to replace the surge brake damper on my 1986 Komet III trailer.

I'm wondering if someone out in ras land has a part number (or

equivalent) and replacement instructions. It appears that Entec, the

former Komet US representative, is no longer active.



I've seen Bruce Greeff's write up for Eberle trailers -

http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php



thanks in advance

Tony "6N"

If the dampner is shot, the trailer brakes will slam on and then release about twice per second when the tow vehicle is braking, making a chirping sound as your tires are eaten up..................ask me how I know
JJ

Go on the trailer tongue and check the information on the data plate, probably Knott Ghb trailers. they are Komets source for these parts. Then send me an email so I can talk to through it. Easy once you know the drill. There are also adjustment instructions on Knott Ghb web site. I have a name in Germany with email who were terrific in working with me. pa12joe at aol..com.

I finally got a response from the Komet people with a price and it was considerable more costly.

JJB

On 10/24/2012 10:49 AM, Wheaton wrote:
Go on the trailer tongue and check the information on the data plate, probably Knott Ghb trailers. they are Komets source for these parts. Then send me an email so I can talk to through it. Easy once you know the drill. There are also adjustment instructions on Knott Ghb web site. I have a name in Germany with email who were terrific in working with me. pa12joe at aol.com.


Thank you! I will be visiting the trailer soon. :-)

Tony

I finally got a response from the Komet people with a price and it was considerable more costly.

JJB

On 10/24/2012 9:33 AM, JJ Sinclair wrote:
On Monday, October 22, 2012 7:24:12 PM UTC-7, Tony V wrote:
I need to replace the surge brake damper on my 1986 Komet III trailer.

I'm wondering if someone out in ras land has a part number (or

equivalent) and replacement instructions. It appears that Entec, the

former Komet US representative, is no longer active.



I've seen Bruce Greeff's write up for Eberle trailers -

http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php



thanks in advance

Tony "6N"

If the dampner is shot, the trailer brakes will slam on and then release about twice per second when the tow vehicle is braking, making a chirping sound as your tires are eaten up..................ask me how I know
JJ


Yup! I've learned to brake gently. That helps but.....

Tony, LS6-b "6N"

On Monday, October 22, 2012 9:24:12 PM UTC-5, Tony V wrote:
I need to replace the surge brake damper on my 1986 Komet III trailer.

I'm wondering if someone out in ras land has a part number (or

equivalent) and replacement instructions. It appears that Entec, the

former Komet US representative, is no longer active.



I've seen Bruce Greeff's write up for Eberle trailers -

http://www.standardcirrus.org/Trailers.php



thanks in advance

Tony "6N"
Mark Mocho in Moriarty completely rebuilt my surge brake from scratch last year. I suspect there are only a few people who can do what he can do. If you are anywhere near Moriarty go see Mark.