Replacing drum brakes ???

[ilvtravln]

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?
Thanks

[wrgrs50s]

Etrailer.com has everything you need. It's best and easiest to change the entire brake assembly.

[ScottG]

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.

[ford_truck_guy]

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