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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 6:55:58 GMT 10
Hi All, Sorry if this has been asked before. I have purchased a Viscount Ultralite and it has rubber torsion suspension. I am a bit lost whether electric brakes can be fitted to this and looking for some advice. Here are a few pics.   Cheers Glenn |
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Post by doublechevron on Feb 29, 2016 14:52:24 GMT 10
That braking system works really well. I'd suggest just servicing it. I found even towing downhills it would keep the whole rig at the same speed. It doesn't "thump" on and off like other over-ride systems. It also allows for easy reversing by disengaging the brakes if the wheel turns backwards.
If you want to fit electric brakes. You would just need to buy the backing plates with matching drums, and drill new holes into the backing plates to bolt them up if they dont' fit........................ Oh, it actually appears they don't bolt on. Are the backing plates held on by a pressed in stub axle ?
seeya,
shane L.
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Post by youngdazza on Feb 29, 2016 15:17:12 GMT 10
I remember reading somewhere that the gas strut (?) on the coupling tends to wear out and it can be hard to find a replacement.
Anyway my aerolite had electric brakes retro-fitted before I bought the van. They worked worked well. I couldnt tell you how easy or hard it was to install though.
Cheers
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Post by doublechevron on Feb 29, 2016 15:37:54 GMT 10
Does yours have an aftermarket chassis and axle fitted ? Or is it electric brakes fitted to the ALKO suspension unit?
seeya,
Shane L.
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Post by youngdazza on Feb 29, 2016 20:38:22 GMT 10
Sorry I dont remember the details. I sold it a few years ago. I know it had the original torsion suspension and holey aerolite chassis.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2016 5:07:19 GMT 10
That braking system works really well. I'd suggest just servicing it. I found even towing downhills it would keep the whole rig at the same speed. It doesn't "thump" on and off like other over-ride systems. It also allows for easy reversing by disengaging the brakes if the wheel turns backwards. If you want to fit electric brakes. You would just need to buy the backing plates with matching drums, and drill new holes into the backing plates to bolt them up if they dont' fit........................ Oh, it actually appears they don't bolt on. Are the backing plates held on by a pressed in stub axle ? seeya, shane L. That's right, they don't bolt on. It appear to be all one section, I wouldn't think they would press on brake parts (backing plates) this is the part that has confused me. I have sent a query to the local caravan repairer / maintenance guy and waiting on a response. |
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Post by drylander on Mar 1, 2016 11:33:57 GMT 10
You could try to get in touch with kiwijim as he was a caravan maintenance/repairer in the days these were around. He's retired but very knowledgeable
Pete
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