Self adjusting brakes - Mod
Well I made a decision to install self adjusting brakes as a part of my brake replacement this spring. Now after reading some posts I am sufficiently spooked and wonder if I should not have stayed ...
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westend wrote:Gdetrailer wrote:
The switchover for me was painless, called Dexter and asked for Technical assistance.. Tech asked for the drum part number and was able to cross it to a 3,500 lb axle..
The spindle size and length was the same as a 3,500 lb axle so I was good to go for the change over.
Thanks for that info. I currently have the older four bolt wheels and they are getting scarce. I may have to switch over to a more modern wheel.
And Lynnmor, that is about the nicest looking drum I've ever seen.
Yeah, bought my trailer used and it came with 15" 4 bolt Star rims and no spare..
Had a heart attack when I found out what the price was for a new star rim.. Seems to me it was on the order of $175 10 yrs ago.
My local Tractor Supply stocked replacement drums for 3,500 lb axles at $120 a pair.. two pairs for $240 and my local tire shop I deal with sold me new 5 bolt Ford pattern 15" rims for $35 each..
The joys of being able to buy standard off the shelf parts = PRICELESS..
Of course, now days my local Tractor supply carries nothing, what a joke that chain has become.. Can't buy tractor parts, trailer parts, heck the only thing they seem to carry is "western" clothing (and it is high priced).
