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Marine-grade, free-backing hydraulic drum brakes won't engage in reverse, even if your actuator is activated. Automotive-grade friction pads are long-lasting. Dacromet-coated backing plates resist rust. Fit 14-1/2" to 16-1/2" wheels.
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Note: Because free-backing brakes are designed to eliminate nearly all friction between the brake shoes and the drum when you are driving in reverse, a trailer breakaway kit will not be effective should your trailer disconnect from your tow vehicle while you are backing up.
Free-backing brakes let your trailer move in reverse without the brakes being activated by your surge actuator. These brakes are needed if your actuator does not have a reverse lockout, which is a mechanism that ensures that the actuator does not activate when your rig moves in reverse.
Each of these free-backing hydraulic brake assemblies has a fall-away shoe, which provides full braking when your trailer is moving forward, but supplies only limited friction when the trailer is moving in reverse. During normal forward braking, the fall-away shoe expands to catch your brake drum. When driving in reverse, however, the fall-away shoe's extra spring will overcome the pressure from the brake cylinder. This keeps the leading edge from catching on the drum, so the shoe will not fully pivot into the drum. This exerts a smaller amount of friction, just enough to provide a minimal amount of braking when in reverse.
These trailer brake assemblies act as part of your trailer's hydraulic braking system. A hydraulic trailer brake actuator is required for these brakes to function.
These brake assemblies meet the requirements for certification by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The CSA creates standards, which when complied with ensure a safe and quality product. These brake assemblies underwent extensive testing to measure stopping distances when braking. These brakes have also been tested by QAI for braking performance in a complete automotive setup and under real-world conditions to provide the most realistic scenario for the everyday driver.
Each shoe on these brake assemblies is lined with automotive-grade friction material for improved stopping performance and longevity. The friction material is fully bonded onto the surface of the brake shoe. This lining is custom-molded for a perfect fit. The edges are tapered to ensure long-lasting performance. This taper, along with the circular grinding that the lining undergoes, helps to prevent cracking and crumbling. This durability helps to prevent mechanical lockup, which can occur when brake shoes are excessively worn or broken.
The friction material is also SAE-N certified, which means that it is an environmentally safe product that complies with California and Washington regulations regarding the composition of brake pads. As a result, this material not only provides high-performance braking that can endure the test of time, but it is also environmentally friendly and safe for use throughout the United States and Canada.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (49 Customer Reviews)
Marine-grade, free-backing hydraulic drum brakes won't engage in reverse, even if your actuator is activated. Automotive-grade friction pads are long-lasting. Dacromet-coated backing plates resist rust. Fit 14-1/2" to 16-1/2" wheels.Brake shipped the next day and received 3 days later. Went on easily, reinstalled the hub and bearings, but can't get the brakes to adjust using the star on the bottom. Of course no instructions came with the brake and no instructions on which way to turn the star. So here I am all put back together and can't get it adjusted!
Now I have to take it all apart again, wait on parts and miss another weekend of boating! So as far as I'm concerned this thing is Chinese garbage! I've done this before and never had such troubles!!!!
Very easy direct replacement, more affordable to buy complete brake assemblies than individual components. A real time saver.
These make the work of changing trailer brakes mind-numbingly easy. Definitely worth buying this unit versus messing with spring kits etc. They adjust easily as well, as long as you have the appropriate tool to do so.
I purchased four of these for my 1993 boat trailer. It was cheaper and easier to buy 4 of these than to buy the parts and rebuild the old ones. The parts were high quality and easy to install.
I purchased two of these for my 1993 boat trailer. It was cheaper and easier to buy these than to buy the parts and rebuild the old ones. The parts were high quality and easy to install.
Placed order on a Sunday. Parts were in stock but shipped on a Thursday. If you batch and queue shipments you should say that in your shipping information. Also, the packaging was completely unacceptable. Both parts stacked in a box with nothing to keep them from banging against each other. Upper brake assys had chipped brake lining. The other, missing bleeder cap.
Placed order on a Sunday. Parts were in stock but shipped on a Thursday. If you batch and queue shipments you should say that in your shipping information. Also, the packaging was completely unacceptable. Both parts stacked in a box with nothing to keep them from banging against each other. Upper brake assys had chipped brake lining. The other, missing bleeder cap.
1974 was the year of this boat and trailer. i can tell you that the origanal brake assemblys were SHOT! i had no brakes on the trailer for years. and now ( after blowing my wheel cylinders on my truck) i have brakes on the trailer again. (dont know why i waited so long this job was not that hard)As a truck and trailer unit i have better braking than just the truck by itself. i bled the brakes and adjusted them. i had my wife and daughter actuate the surge brake cylinder. its simple enough to do. time for the lake!
1974 was the year of this boat and trailer. i can tell you that the origanal brake assemblys were SHOT! i had no brakes on the trailer for years. and now ( after blowing my wheel cylinders on my truck) i have brakes on the trailer again. (dont know why i waited so long this job was not that hard)As a truck and trailer unit i have better braking than just the truck by itself. i bled the brakes and adjusted them. i had my wife and daughter actuate the surge brake cylinder. its simple enough to do. time for the lake!
Great fit, made the repair nice and easy.
Actually more cost/time effective to remove 5 bolts and reinstall 5 bolts plus bleed wheel cylinder rather than fighting clips, springs, cleaning and adjusting everything.
etrailer site a great source of information, and so are their employees. Great advice and guidance, very reasonable prices and fast shipping!
The marina trailer yard flooded causing the drum brake to rust and seize. Replacing the entire assembly was not only cost effective, it was quick and easy.
perfect replacement, works great, great price. Very happy!
perfect replacement. work great. best price
These fit my application like a glove !!! Way easier than piecing together all the parts separately!! Hardest part of the install was re-starting the brake line fitting because it fit so perfectly to my application !!
The Brake assembly and bearings fit perfectly.
Shipping was quick and ordering was easy.
The icing on the order was, the Price was Right!
Once again a job well done, all parts were correct that the tech recommended when I explained what I was doing. After I ordered the parts came sooner than I expected. Great instructional videos if you need them.
Carla M. worked with me to make sure we had all the right parts for my boat trailer. I am quite happy with her help.
Perfectly packaged, and Fast delivery!
Very happy with her knowledge of the products. Pleasant to talk with. I received the products in a timely manner. Over all very happy. Thanks.
Product was exact replacement of old brakes. Order was processed and shipped quickly.
Awesome service and fast delivery everytime. Thank you etrailer!
Awesome service and fast delivery, thank you etrailer.
Very happy with all the items. Quick shipping and all appears to be of decent quality.
The brakes were easy to install and have worked perfectly,
These guys are great! It was the first time I have ordered from them and I am very impressed! Great prices, fast shipping! Great products! I highly recommend them!
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