new brake shoes versus new plate assembly

dockmasterdave wrote:
I checked the 10" drum brakes on my 21' TT. They are getting close to shot. I plan on replacing them before that.
My question is, are there pros and cons between just replacing the shoes, or buying the whole new backer plate already assembled ?
If you change the whole set up, what is involved in the brake wiring, IE cut and splice or unplug/plug in ? TIA

Please post back on what you do? I just looked at Etrailer.com on their pricing....the other one posted on this thread is cheaper. I need to check my brakes also. I know the wear is like car brakes...many use them going down a hill...others just down shift to a lower gear. Always wiling to hear and learn.....