Replacing drum brakes ???
Need to replace brakes on my 5er, it has Lippert axles, drums are 12". Can I just replace the brake shoes or do I replace the entire backing plate, brakes, magnet all of it. Where do I go for parts?
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- I replaced the brake assemblies and bearings last winter on my 2004 Keystone Cougar. If you have any mechanical ability it is fairly easy.
Dexter 10' electric brake assemblies (4): $175
Wheel bearings for 4 wheels: $54
This time I used a company named Sturdy Built Trailer (online). I believe they were cheaper than etrailer for the same brand assemblies. - You also need to inspect the drums for wear on both the braking surface and the magnet surface. You can get parts at most anyplace that has trailer parts.
- replace the whole things with self adjusting.
- Sounds as though you've never done this before. Find a friend to help you through it as you'll also have to do the bearings.
- Etrailer.com has everything you need. It's best and easiest to change the entire brake assembly.
- The magnets wear down too and don't last through two sets of shoes.
I agree with the PP, I'd replace the backing plates as an assembly.
FWIW, I am very pleased with the automatic forward adjsuting units on my trailer. - If it were me and I was NOT able to upgrade to the electric/hydraulic disc system, I would take the 4 bolts off and replace the entire backing plate... Just make sure you get 2 left and 2 right
