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Scarab Trailer brakes

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I have the 2015 Scarab custom powder coated trailer for a 215. Mine needed some rebuilding so I thought I would pass along the info. From what I can tell by looking at mine, The trailer is assembled by Fabrique using tie Down Engineering parts. I found a place in MA called trailerpartsdepot.com for parts and they seem very reasonable. Here is the snap shot of the assembly part #82100. It includes the Integral Hub and disc, all assembled with bearings, caps and covers, an aluminum caliper and pads. Basically a plug and play setup for about $136.00. I recently put new pads when I noticed the bearings were going and the discs were rotted so for me, the whole kit was not necessary. I just ordered the discs and bearings for both sides for around $235 with shipping. I just thought I would pass this along because I think it's a heck of a package for that money. I haven't received parts yet so obviously do your homework to make sure parts are correct for your application. Info in pics below
 

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Worked out well, replaced both sides - hub/discs , bearings, caps etc and the total was $205. Something I found interesting was the spindles on this trailer have a grease fitting at the end for delivering grease to the back bearing for maintenance. I will post a photo of the fitting and one side completed. Ready for the cap. My goal in this case was to get this trailer functional and safe so I can sell it and get an aluminum one. On a side note I read on the internet that Dexter Axel acquired all the axel, brake and actuator assets of Tie Down Engineering. Not sure what that means for Tie Down as a company? Maybe their out of the trailer business? Here's the pics.IMG_8411.JPG IMG_8407.JPG
 

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Do you trailer the boat a lot or just salt water corrosion caused the maintenance?
 

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Do you trailer the boat a lot or just salt water corrosion caused the maintenance?
I live about 15 min from the boat ramp and I trailer back and forth. I go out once or twice a week. I purchase a parking permit so I can leave my truck and trailer on site while we're on the water. The salt water is rough on the powdered coated steel. It's really a fresh Water trailer but I figured I would keep after it, rinse it and touch up any scratches, try to get some use out of it because there's not a lot of value in used trailers, especially a steel one in this area. Turns out it's to much to keep after. The salt is relentless. It's still a very solid trailer , just the fringe stuff is bubbling up. The fenders, tail light brackets and suspension. All still very solid but bubbling up quit a bit on the edges.
 

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I just purchased 2 kits as my originals are completely rusted now. I got them from Marine Parts Source under the name Dexter (DEX-82100), Paid 284.14 w/ free shipping. Thanks for the all the previous info, took all the guess work out.
 

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Glad it was helpful. My scarab and trailer are long gone and I’m glad to be rid of the Scarab. Got nervous with all the chatter, then I had my own bad experience at the dealership. That sealed the deal for me. I sold it and haven’t got a new boat yet. Doing some motorcycle tours while I can still hold up 1k lbs of bike. I’ll go back to boating later and I’ll prob get a Monterey Blackfin with an Outboard.
 

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Glad it was helpful. My scarab and trailer are long gone and I’m glad to be rid of the Scarab. Got nervous with all the chatter, then I had my own bad experience at the dealership. That sealed the deal for me. I sold it and haven’t got a new boat yet. Doing some motorcycle tours while I can still hold up 1k lbs of bike. I’ll go back to boating later and I’ll prob get a Monterey Blackfin with an Outboard.
We're you able to get your money out of the boat?
 

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I guess I got my money. Not sure you ever recover from a boat but the use counts for something. Sold it around August of 2017 and let’s just say the guy that bought it got a hell of a deal on a beautiful boat. It had about 120 hours and I just got it back from dealer service. They did complete service and inspection, replaced pump seals and some other stuff under warranty. I priced it cheap and got what I was asking. He got a deal, and I was moving on.
 
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