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TIRES
Always keep tires to the specified inflation. The tire manufacturers will indicate the proper air pressure on the sidewall of the tire;
this information is also available on the tire manufacturer’s website.
Be sure to have a spare tire on all outings. Even new tires can be damaged or lose air.
Follow the tire manufacturer’s requirements to properly maintain tires. Failure to do so can cause tire failure while in
use. This can result in loss of control of the trailer, which can lead to serious injury or death.
When storing the trailer, periodically check the tire inflation. Loss of inflation can signal a problem and can shorten the duration
of the tire’s life. Also shield tires from UV rays, which can significantly damage rubber. If it is possible to support the trailer frame
with jack stands or concrete blocks, this can help lengthen the life of the trailer’s springs on trailers so equipped, as well as relieving
pressure on the tires.
Although the tires selected for the Malibu trailer are durable, eventually they will require replacement.
DO NOT mix radial and
bias-ply tires. This could affect handling and, ultimately, safety. Be certain that the replacement tires meet the trailer
requirements and integrate with the remaining tires.
BRAKES
The Malibu-Axis trailer brakes are “surge” brakes, which can be effective and helpful particularly when
towing heavy loads. (NOTE: Not every jurisdiction allows surge brakes. Check with authorities in the area
in which you will be towing.)
When the tow vehicle slows or stops, the trailer’s momentum moves against the hitch ball and causes
hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder (located in the trailer’s tongue) to transfer pressure through the
brake lines, causing the brakes to engage.
The trailer brakes should always be maintained in top condition. This includes checking the fluid level
in the actuator regularly. The loss of brake function can result in loss of control or the inability to stop the
trailer, which could lead to serious injury or death.
See the information provided above about the breakaway cable. The breakaway cable should
NEVER be
used as a substitute for braking or as a parking brake.
Note that brakes will be submerged when the trailer is backed into the body of water to unload or
load the boat. If the brakes (and/or wheels) are hot, it is recommended to wait a brief period of time and
allow them to cool before submerging. Excessive heat meeting cooler water can cause damage to the
components, especially the calipers and rotors. Also, if the trailer is submerged in salt or brackish water,
be sure to carefully and completely rinse the entire trailer after the outing. Salt and exceptionally dirty
fresh water can cause damage to the trailer components, which is not covered under warranty.
Salt and brackish fresh water can damage trailer components, which is not covered under warranty. Always clean the
trailer with a fresh-water rinse and/or use of mild soap after an outing in which parts of the trailer are submerged.
With regard to routine maintenance, you need to be aware that small amounts of rust will build up on the brake’s rotor surface if
the trailer sits for a fairly short period of time, as little as a week. The brake’s pads will eliminate the rust after several applications of
braking, but if the trailer has been sitting for a more extended period of time, and especially following long-term storage such as over
the winter off-season, the brakes may be significantly corroded. This can also happen if the trailer has been submerged in salt water
and has not been sufficiently rinsed with fresh water afterwards.
If there is any concern about the condition of any component of the braking system, have an authorized Malibu-Axis trailer dealer
review and rectify the matter before towing the boat.
How to Manually Bleed the Brakes:
Because of the importance of correctly performing this procedure, Malibu-Axis Trailers strongly recommends that this be done
only by trained service technicians at your authorized Malibu-Axis Trailer dealer. However, recognizing that brake issues arise and
may have to be addressed in situations in which the trailer cannot be taken to the dealer for repair, the following instructions are
provided with the understanding that they should be utilized only in emergency.
• Check that all hydraulic fittings are secure.
• Read and understand all instructions before starting.
• Two people are required for manual bleeding.
Malibu Owners Manual • 2018 • Trailers • Page 5-9