Brake shoe size 2007 Cedar Creek Silverback

[fowlthing]

How might I know the brake shoe size before taking the hub off? Thanks for any help

[SDcampowneroper]

Dexter 12 x 2 are undersized for a 7 k axle We wore ours down quick, upgraded to 8k axles with 12/1/4 x 3/3/8 forward self adjusting. Tire wear and brake power much improved. Self adjusting doesnt work that well, I can still get turns onthe wheel

[ford_truck_guy]

I agree with all the above who said to replace the entire backing plate... shoes, magnets, springs, everything... just make sure you get 2 right side, and 2 left side.. SO MUCH EASIER and better to do it this way

Joe

[garyp4951]

Dexter 7k brakes

[Old-Biscuit]

fowlthing wrote:
35l4qb

thanks for that info

35L4QB uses 7000# axles

[fowlthing]

35l4qb

thanks for that info

[Old-Biscuit]

2007 Silverbacks use 5200#, 6000# or 7000# axles....model dependent
Which if Dexter use the same 12" x 2" shoes

Complete assemblies are easiest and cheaper Vs individual components


Which model is yours?
Check axle tube for sticker/data as to which axle

Also check for MFG data info Inside the trailer...typically attached to inside of a cabinet door

[BurbMan]

Crawl under the rig and there should be a sticker on the axle tube that identifies the mfr, model #, load rating etc. of the axle. Use that to look up brake info on etrailer. Most trailers, unless really large or small, have 12x2 brakes.

I did brakes on my Terry in 2017 and got 4 self-adjusting brake assemblies, new drums, bearing and seals for $400 with free shipping. Speaking of which, be aure to get self adjusting!