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Our ten year old Load-Rite trailer (for a non-Whaler) has 4-wheel surge brakes. We literally use the trailer twice a year, to launch in spring and haul in the fall. We do launch in salt water, but always rinse the brakes with fresh afterwards to the extent possible.

3 years ago while the trailer was sitting unused over the summer (mid-June to early September) two brakes welded themselves to the disks, and we needed to have all 4 brakes replaced on an emergency basis to be able to haul the boat. Unfortunately, we didn't have a say in the matter as we were in a hurry, or I would have considered stainless disks.

This year, when we went to haul two brakes were again sticking, but loosened up after we got them on pavement and went over a bump or two. I am worried that we're on borrowed time and will run into the same disk lockup problem again soon - the last thing you need in New England or really anywhere you might need to haul in a hurry because a hurricane is coming.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks to prevent pads sticking to discs? Or any experience with the stainless discs giving better longevity?

Thanks for any help or advice.

Tim