trailer brakes type?

Greg K

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I just picked up a single axle trailer last week that the wiring harness is messed up on. In the process of rewiring it the brakes on the axles need checked/replaced. currently the wires are cut to them, so I assume they are shot. I pulled one brake drum off and they are shoe type brakes. What happens is there is an electromagnet that is pulled to the face of the drum that the wheel mounts to. When this happens it drags and pulls the lever that engages the brakes. This setup apparently doesn't work in reverse :). What do I ask for when looking for parts? Does this type of brake setup have a name? I probably don't need brakes, but I would feel better with them. The trailer axle is either a 3000 or 4000 lb axle with a 6 bolt hub.
 
2 miles form my place they sell travel trailers. I got my magnet there. It was the only place in town. I would recommend getting a pair so they match. My replacement magnet seemed stronger than the rest and it pulled harder.
 
I worked at a travel trailer place for about a year before I joined the Air Force. IIRC there was only a couple of different types of brake magnets, take an old one in and they can match it. Might want to wire 'em up and try them first, most of them I had to replace were more 'cause of wear across the face of the magnet then them quitting or not working
 
A friend of mine suggested that also, he said by the time you figure in your time and parts the complete assembly was the way to go. He suggested Midwest Wheel in Sioux City IA, I just need to get there.
 
Greg,
Try Redneck Trailer. I am sure they have a website. Buying the whole assembly is a lot easier, and everything will be new and you won't have to worry about it.

The hardest thing on those brakes is leaving the trailer sit for a long time. If it gets used regularly, it's a pretty good system.
 
Well that's not a good thought since it probably will sit for the most part. well I guess I will find out.
 
Some electric brakes work forward and backwards, "free backing" brakes are designed to not engage in reverse to make it easier to maneuver in reverse.
 

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