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Originally Posted by JollySickTime

Thanks for the reply... my brakes are disk but are badly rusted which is upsetting because I always flush that area with fresh water when i'm done fishing. My last trailer had drum brakes and they lasted 6 years because of the flushing attachment. I just got the trailer back from the second dealer and he said the brakes are working fine but are rusted more than usual for a new trailer.

Which means that the brakes sit all day long with salt water on them in the sun and flushing 8 hours later though helps, is not going to slow down that process much I'm sorry to say... So here is what I do that may help you.

1. I have a weed killer can that I carry in the back of the truck filled with water and Salt Away mixture. When I go to park the empty trailer I coat hubs and swing arms (I don't have brakes, but would still work) with it before jumping on the boat.
2. I would use this combo http://www.saltawayproducts.com/ComboPage.htm to flush your engine and trailer after each trip when you get back home.

Now that is only going to slow down the process and not stop it much less, reverse any current rust you may have. There is some chemicals though that you can put on certain parts that will convert wire brushed rusted parts to a "paint-able" surface which will help slow down such even more you can also try.