www.iFourWinns.com

So the rubber boot that keeps the actuator brake piston waterproof is torn. I have a big trip coming up and I was just checking over the trailer and noticed it. I don't think its a show stopper as that part never gets submerged, but I would like to fix it. Is this a DIY, or should I take to to a trailer shop?

Anyone provide some insight?

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop

Have to admit, since I'm new to trailering, I have no clue what an actuator brake piston is, and that he/she/it even has a rubber boot.

Cap'n standing by for some learnin' .....

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Try to find out who the manufacturer of the actuator is. Then do some snooping around here for parts:

http://www.championtrailers.com
http://www.etrailer.com
http://www.easternmarine.com

I've bought parts from all of them rebuilding my 1994 Load Rite. All are pretty good. Champion Trailers has a lot of tech information and if you call them they will help with information if they are not too busy at the time you call.

I learned a lot putting in a new axle, springs, complete brake system, new roller bars, etc.
Even learned how to make drum brakes keep working in salt water....

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

The actuator is a tiedown engineering model 125. I found this

http://www.tiedown.com/pdf/b771.pdf

They don't seem to list the boot seperately, I guess I will have to call them

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop