How long should last my brake

i have an 7k equipment trailer that I replaced the brakes after 11 years of use. The shoes were thick enough to still use but had some cracking due to heat (the trailer had brakes on only one axle). I replaced everything and upgraded to brakes on both axles.

Just today I ordered new rotors pads and wheel bearings for my 1999 Ford Ranger with 185k on the clock. At 70k miles I replaced the original pads with ceramics and turned the rotors. Now I am replacing the original rotors (slightly warped) and putting on the 3rd set of pads, the rear drum brakes are all original. Needless to say I am pretty easy on brakes.

Exactly 53,476.8 miles.
You have been keeping track - right?

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Thank you for your advices, only this forum has given me good replies.

I also go with about 40 or 50,000 miles.

Inspected them ever time you repack bearings. I have a tri-axle horse trailer with around 80k miles on it, the brakes are at about 50%. Honestly I have never heard of replacing trailer brakes due to wear.

They need to be inspected at least every two years. I expect to get over 50,000 miles before thinkin about replacement.