Replacement Brakes for an Older Travel Trailer With 15 Inch Wheels
Question:
hi i have a older model pull behind upright camper i need replacement brake shoes for it and i have no ideal what ones it takes i can say the camper is a early 70s camper single axle 6 lug 15inch wheel oh also there electric is there anyway for me to know what brake shoes i need? thank you for any help
asked by: Jeff
Helpful Expert Reply:
In identifying the correct brakes you need for your travel trailer, you will need to ID your axle's weight capacity.
There are two ways the you can do to help identify your axle. First, most trailer axles will have an ID label on the tube that will list the manufacturer and weight capacity of the axle. However, over time many of these labels will fall or wear off.
The second way will be to pull the wheel and drums off and find the inner and outer bearing numbers, plus measuring the diameter of the brake drum and with of shoe will help.
Once you have ID your axle and weight capacity, then you can find the correct size brakes. Since you trailer is older, I would recommend looking replacing the whole brake assemblies. An assembly will include shoes, backing plate, magnet, and all the hardware completely assembled and ready to install on your axle.
I have linked a page that list all the 10 inch and 12 inch brake assemblies that we carry, like # AKEBRK-35-SA. The information on wheel size makes me think that you will either have 10 or 12 inch brakes on this trailer. However, you will need to check to make sure.
I also linked two help articles for you to review on bearing and seals and what is needed in installing electric trailer drum brakes.
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