Free-backing, passenger-side drum brake won't engage when you reverse, even if your actuator is activated. Automotive-grade friction pads and e-coated backing plate are long-lasting. Fits 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2" wheels.
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Note: Because free-backing brakes are designed to eliminate nearly all friction between the brake shoes and the drum when you are driving in reverse, a trailer breakaway kit will not be effective should your trailer disconnect from your tow vehicle while you are backing up.
Free-backing brakes let your trailer move in reverse without the brakes being activated by your surge actuator. These brakes are needed if your actuator does not have a reverse lockout, which is a mechanism that ensures that the actuator does not activate when your rig moves in reverse.
This free-backing hydraulic brake assembly has a fall-away shoe, which provides full braking when your trailer is moving forward, but supplies only limited friction when the trailer is moving in reverse. During normal forward braking, the fall-away shoe expands to catch your brake drum. When driving in reverse, however, the fall-away shoe's extra spring will overcome the pressure from the brake cylinder. This keeps the leading edge from catching on the drum, so the shoe will not fully pivot into the drum. This exerts a smaller amount of friction, just enough to provide a minimal amount of braking when in reverse.
This trailer brake assembly acts as part of your trailer's hydraulic braking system. A hydraulic trailer brake actuator is required for this brake to function.
This brake assembly meets the requirements for certification by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The CSA creates standards, which when complied with ensure a safe and quality product. This brake assembly underwent extensive testing to measure stopping distances when braking. This brake has also been tested by QAI for braking performance in a complete automotive setup and under real-world conditions to provide the most realistic scenario for the everyday driver.
Each shoe on this brake assembly is lined with automotive-grade friction material for improved stopping performance and longevity. The friction material is fully bonded onto the surface of the brake shoe. This lining is custom-molded for a perfect fit. The edges are tapered to ensure long-lasting performance. This taper, along with the circular grinding that the lining undergoes, helps to prevent cracking and crumbling. This durability helps to prevent mechanical lockup, which can occur when brake shoes are excessively worn or broken.
The friction material is also SAE-N certified, which means that it is an environmentally safe product that complies with California and Washington regulations regarding the composition of brake pads. As a result, this material not only provides high-performance braking that can endure the test of time, but it is also environmentally friendly and safe for use throughout the United States and Canada.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (153 Customer Reviews)
Free-backing, passenger-side drum brake won't engage when you reverse, even if your actuator is activated. Automotive-grade friction pads and e-coated backing plate are long-lasting. Fits 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2" wheels.Brake assemblies fit perfectly in place of the OEM Dexter brakes. Quality looks fine, aluminum wheel cylinders are a notable improvement. We'll have to wait another 10 years to see if these hold up as well as the US-made Dexters.
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Everything worked as expected.
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Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Very helpful staff. I did all 4 breaks and bearings complete. Glad I checked things out, seals were gone and one wheel had bearings that failed and I was lucky I made it home. Also put on new brake lines and master cylinder, all good now. Tnks
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Already arrived. Typical etrailer service. Always satisfied.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Great alternative to putting OE Dexter brakes on. Saved us over $1000 on each of our trailers that needed brakes replaced!
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Great alternative to putting OE Dexter brakes on. Saved us over $1000 on each of our trailers that needed brakes replaced!
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
I bought these new for less than the local brake materials shop quoted me to rebuild the old brakes. They have a nice coating that should resist rust for awhile. They seem to slow the trailer well. I would buy them again.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Items were correct! Two boxes to ship the items. First box was damaged and required tape to keep the contents in tack. Second box was not damaged and contained two assembled backing plates. The right plate was missing parts (found in bottom of box) and the pin holding one of the shoes on was bent in two different directions. Had to straighten the pin in order to reassemble the plate and brakes.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
As far as I can tell, everything will work. The box holding the left & right backplates looked like it had been dropped. I checked the box and found that one of the plates springs had broken loose. My husband fixed it. Maybe they should put into bigger box.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Items are of good quality and easy to install. I had to make a small adjustment on the 5 mounting holes on the backing plate to 7/16" in order to use the original bolts since no hardware is supplied with the kit. The best was that all other parts were already assembled and factory set which made installation fast and easy. Also, by using the kit the cost of the job was less expensive then replacing all of the individual parts. This was a win win-win for me. Thank you etrailer.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Thank you the review is they Bolt right up I was about to buy Wheel cylinders, shoes and hardware! STOP! Buy the complete units you're going to be happy you did! etrailer you Rock!
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
I have been using eTrailer for two years, Customer service is great, I could also easily reach technical support for issues with installation. They also respond to emails!
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
After the old backing plate was removed from my 20 year old boat trailer, the installation of the new backing plate and break assemble took less then one hour . The drum with the bearings installed slid right on .
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Ordering was easy And delivery was quic k.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
Parts arrived on the date scheduled, the shipper for some reason couldn't find an address that they had delivered to before, this was not any fault of etrailer.com.
All parts fit exactly as they should have and now hopefully I will not have to fix someone else's neglect again, as shown in some of my pics. But if I do I will use etrailer.com.
Big thanks to Shawn for help above and beyond.
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Accessories and Parts
The brake arrived kit sooner than I expected. Christen was very helpful with the order. I mounted them on the trailer this weekend and I will try them tomorrow
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