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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fj12ryder wrote:
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!
We're talking around $28 per wheel for two(!) brake shoes, just for the lousy shoes. I can get the shoes for the rear of my truck for under $20 for both wheels. And there is at least twice as much material on the shoe too! Around $200 for my triple axle is outrageous. IMO anyway.
Oh well, whatcha gonna do.
A lot has to do with volume. Widely available, one size fits many applications and/or mass produced products are usually cheaper than "specialty" items. As Mexicowanderer says, where you buy the items also has an influence on the ultimate price you pay.
Chum lee
