Need to replace your trailer brakes??

[Rick]

You might want to check out getting brand new loaded backing plates. For about $150 for four wheels, I replace ALL the brake components except for the drums.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...eywords=10"+Electric+Trailer+Brake+Assemblies

The RV shop near me wanted $50 per wheel just for brake shoes!!

 

[ultraclyde]

So now that you've had these on for a little while, have they performed as expected? I'd really like to get the brakes working on my camper....

 

[Rick]

Absolutely. They are OEM components. Same as what came on the trailer when it was new.

 

[thebrakeman]

Glad you are happy with the new-found performance. But you compared Amazon's price for 4 assemblies ($150) to the dealer's price for 4 pairs of shoes ($100)? That's applies and oranges.
How about comparing Amazon's price for 4 assemblies ($150) to Amazon's price for shoes only. I saw an axle set of shoes on Amazon for $34, which would be $68 for all 4 wheels. If all you need is shoes, that's a lot of money to save.

 

[Rick]

Glad you are happy with the new-found performance. But you compared Amazon's price for 4 assemblies ($150) to the dealer's price for 4 pairs of shoes ($100)? That's applies and oranges.
How about comparing Amazon's price for 4 assemblies ($150) to Amazon's price for shoes only. I saw an axle set of shoes on Amazon for $34, which would be $68 for all 4 wheels. If all you need is shoes, that's a lot of money to save.

Magnets are a wear item. after a half dozen cross country trips and 13 years of use it was time.

 

[thebrakeman]

Not saying you did the wrong thing. Just contributing to this thread with fair price comparisons.
$50 per wheel is not a fair comparison for brake shoes, when they are available at your same source for the equivilent of $17 per wheel.

 

[Rick]

You're right. I was just so thrilled to see the entire shebang for $150 that's all that mattered to me