Any experts on electric trailer brakes.

[Comanche]

I’m trying to identify what type of electric brakes my trailer has.
It’s a 70’s model camper I converted into a log hauling trailer.
I need to get the brakes replaced with all new parts,wiring, etc.
Just not sure how to identify what I have.
I’ll try to get some pics soon but not sure what to look for.

 

[jeep78]

For trailers, there aren't many different types. Just take a drum and actuator, and a set of shoes to NAPA, they should be able to fix you up.

Unless the magnet is worn slap out, you should be able to get them working.

They have a very narrow range of "adjustment", like you use them 10 times, and you crawl under and adjust them again.

 

[imawoodsman]

^^^^THIS^^^^
Not to many variations, as stated, NAPA, O'Reilly, Bumper to Bumper, should be able to match u up.
Then on Reassembly, make sure the backing plate is CLEAN & as rust free as possible.
Use white Lithium grease on the contact points.
Brake Clean is your FRIEND!!!

 

[blazedawg87]

Honestly you will be better off just replacing the entire system. A set of new brakes can be had on etrailer for like 200$. You just pull the entire thing off and put the new one on then wire in. All you need to know is the mounting flange spacing and drum size.

 

[jeep78]

What I was trying to say, they are not self adjusting.

 

[blazedawg87]

What I was trying to say, they are not self adjusting.

They have new ones that self adjust.

 

[jeep78]

They have new ones that self adjust.

Cool!

So much for them being simple.

 

[blazedawg87]

Cool!

So much for them being simple.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/Dexter-Axle/23-468-469.html

That's why I was saying don't bother buying parts. Just replace the whole assembly. Unless you tow constantly you will never wear out a set of pads

 

[jeep78]

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/Dexter-Axle/23-468-469.html

That's why I was saying don't bother buying parts. Just replace the whole assembly. Unless you tow constantly you will never wear out a set of pads

You mean shoes. I went to the site to see how pads would work, but was disapoint.

Just keep them clean and the adjusters greased and you are GTG.

 

[GA 1911]

I agree with Jeep.

I had a Pace trailer hooked to a F-350 truck. The truck had the electric current going back to the trailer (10,000 lbs with a car inside). It all worked effortlessly: