How to Pick Out Replacement Bearings and Brake Shoes for a Trailer

Question:

I am trying to find the correct parts to replace the bearings and seals as well as a brake shoe job. I have not been able to locate a plate on the axels anywhere but the trailer was built in 2000 and should have #13 torflex Dexter axles. 8000# axels. The brakes electric over hydraulic breaks. The rear seal for the bearings failed on 3 of 4 axels and break shoes are covered grease and need to be replaced. Any help would be greatly appreciated I cant seem to find any number on any parts.

asked by: Doug M

Expert Reply:

To pick out bearings for a trailer hub you will need to remove one of the hubs so that you can remove the bearings and get the numbers off of them.

Or, you can measure the spindle where the bearings ride so that we can pick you out the correct bearings that would fit the spindle.

We have several sets of replacement hydraulic brake shoes available (see link to the right). Without knowing what size and brand of brake shoes you currently have though it would be impossible for me to recommend a set that would be confirmed to fit.

What you will need to do is determine the size and brand of the brakes you currently have and then check out the link I attached and use the filters on the left side of the page to narrow down the results to see what would work for you. To see how to measure check out the picture I attached.

If you can't find the brand or find that we don't carry the brand you have your best option would be to replace the assemblies with new ones. Often times this is the best economical choice anyway. I also attached a link to a page to the right that has all of the assemblies we carry that could be used as a replacement. You will need to select your drum size from the filters on the left and make sure your brake flange has the same 4 or 5 bolt mounting flange.

expert reply by: Jameson C