Why do trailer brake shoes cost so much?
Another post that talked about his oddly cracked brake shoes got me thinking about maybe changing mine out this spring. After doing some checking I've discovered how expensive those darned things are!...
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They're off the Dexter 7,000 lb. axle with EZ Lube hub. A 12" by 2" brake assembly, I believe.
Actually it's the idea that you can buy the whole assembly for not much more than the shoes cost that irks me too. And I hate drum brakes too. But I just can't cut loose with a couple thousand dollars for disc brakes. These work, but I hate working on drum brakes.
And I do appreciate the advice and commiseration. :)
Actually it's the idea that you can buy the whole assembly for not much more than the shoes cost that irks me too. And I hate drum brakes too. But I just can't cut loose with a couple thousand dollars for disc brakes. These work, but I hate working on drum brakes.
And I do appreciate the advice and commiseration. :)
