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TexasRover

Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1028

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White

Just out of interest, are these trailers rated to more than 750kg that they need a brake, or is it just for driving safety and pleasure? I have had 750kg rated trailers with run-up brakes (conventional drum - cable) and especially on a drum braked Series that is nice.

Here in France (Europe) the rules are well and truly f&cked up where for registration and insurance reasons people buy (large) trailers (down) rated to 750kg without the need for brakes (cheaper) to then overload them habitually (how does the average person know) obviously causing a dangerous situation.

13th Oct 2023 6:06am

LandymanStefan

Member Since: 30 Aug 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 881

They’re around 650kg unladen with a load rating of around 1100. So the max weight in theory would be 1750kg and I’m sure most would agree you’d want brakes with that amount of weight behind you. They’re also built heavily enough that I would imagine they can cope with a lot more weight. Coupled with the idea they may be used in abnormal/extreme conditions I can see why they’ve got such a serious set of brakes.

13th Oct 2023 9:39am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17336

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

The ULW of a GS Penman is 620kg and the payload is 1130kg, resulting in a gross weight of 1750kg.

So yes, they are required by law to have brakes.

13th Oct 2023 10:03am

Bigwatty

Member Since: 13 Nov 2023
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1

Penman master brake cylinder

John,

Sorry but I can't pm you as I've only just joined the forum.

Can you tell me where you got a master cylinder for your penman brakes?

I've managed to damage the reservoir on mine and could do with finding a replacement. If you've still got your old one and the reservoir is intact I'd be happy to make you an offer!

Chris

13th Nov 2023 10:40pm

GreenGiant

Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Penarth
Posts: 3

hello all.
this is very interesting reading.
i have a penman trailer as well but my handbrake is not working on one side.
i am currently in poland and need as much information onm the actual brake caliper.
is this a standard caliper which i could replace with a new one? has anyone got details what the make and model of the caliper are? i heard its from citroen.
thx

4th Sep 2024 4:33pm

LandymanStefan

Member Since: 30 Aug 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 881

Hello!

Yes they are standard Citroen xantia brake calipers.

There are a few variations of the caliber as I found when trying to buy the correct seals for them, I ended up buying a few different seal sets and sending the ones back which weren’t required.

Have you checked the cable and operation of trying to move the hand brake lever on the caliper manually?

4th Sep 2024 4:42pm

GreenGiant

Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Penarth
Posts: 3

hi . thanks for the quick reply
the cables move freely.
The little black leaver on the drivers side caliper has absolutly no resistance.
It dosent do anything. passenger side seems to work.
do you remember the models of xatia calipers which maybe suitable?
i may be able to find one here or buy a new replacement one.
thanks
GG

4th Sep 2024 4:53pm

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