How Often Should Electric Trailer Brake Shoes be Changed

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miles approx. before replacing brake shoes 12000# 5th wheel

asked by: Joe

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You cannot really go by miles when determining when brakes should be replaced. You would know to replace them the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake shoes.

Different applications, loads, driving styles and other factors have an effect on how quickly brakes will need replaced. Adjust the brakes every 3,000 miles or when there is a question in the brake performance.

If you examine the brakes and are not sure, you could always take them to a shop that does brake work and get the opinion of a professional.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

On many drum brakes there are wear indicators at the pad material on the shoes. If the pad material is riveted on and you have reached the rivets then it is time to replace them. If you have the brakes adjusted out all the way and the braking is…

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Answer 2

The three sizes of electric trailer drum brakes you referenced, 7-, 10- and 12-inch diameters, are intended for different axle weight capacities. Since each size will presumably have a proportionate weight load it has to stop, their wear rates will…

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Answer 3

The most common cause for a trailer brake controller to display the 'no trailer connected' error message is a damaged or corroded connector on the trailer. Corrosion can occur inside a connector too so you'll want to…

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Answer 4

Yes, the left and right hand assemblies of the kit part number #AKEBRK-10 are available as part numbers #AKEBRK-10R for the right hand side and part #AKEBRK-10L for the left hand side. The kit does not include anything beyond just the two…

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Answer 5

Yes, you would look at the trailer from the rear to determine right hand or left hand. The terms right hand and left hand come from right turn and left turn. The right hand brake is on the right side as if you were making a right turn. The Kodiak…

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Answer 6

We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any…

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Answer 7

The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB2441 provide premium protection for your wheel bearings. It is still recommended that you inspect the bearings, races, and seals every 12 months or 12,000 miles to ensure reliable performance on your trailer.…

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You would know to replace brake shoes the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake…

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Answer 9

Since you have tried your truck with another RV trailer and found that trailer's brakes worked fine with your truck and its brake controller this suggests the problem is on the trailer side. There is a simple test you can do on your…

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Answer 10

The closest option we have that covers everything is the part #A16RGBML which a black wheel with an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern and weight capacity of 4,400 lb capacity and a 14 ply rating.

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Answer 11

Self-adjusting brakes #AKEBRK-7-SA do not require that you travel in reverse for them to adjust. They can adjust themselves going forward or backward. Keep in mind that even self-adjusting brakes require 1 initial adjustment. You could just install…

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Answer 12

Since your trailer has two 7k rated axles the correct brake assemblies you'd want is the kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA which comes with self adjusting assemblies for both sides of an axle. You'd need a quantity of two of these and…

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