Routine brake/shock inspection, how?

[rvshrinker]

Trailer is 2.5 years old and has ~ 10,000 miles. How do I check brakes and shocks? WIll have a shop do it if too complicated.

[Lynnmor]

We have no idea what axle you have, but here is some information.

Brake material is usually 3/16" thick when new, not 3/8". Most trailers have no shocks, again, we have no idea what you have.

[deltabravo]

Brake inspection requires removing the brake drum,so you might as well repack the bearings while you are in there.

Bearing repack and brake inspection video on my cargo trailer

[jdc1]

Pull the trailer wheel off. Remove cotter pin. Remove the large nut. Remove the drum. Look at the brake shoes. The brake material should be 3/8" thick. Any oil around the shock? 10k miles is nothing for a shock, unless you are doing the Baja 500 with your trailer.