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If your trailer spends time near saltwater or on winter roads, corrosion can ruin ordinary brakes fast. These Demco hydraulic drum assemblies use galvanized backing plates, stainless steel springs, and zinc-plated wheel cylinders for dependable rust resistance. They’re made to last through splashdowns, road spray, and storage season after season without seizing up or flaking apart.
Hydraulic drum brakes deliver stronger, smoother braking than electric setups. These 10" x 2-1/4" assemblies fit standard 4-bolt flanges and work with 14" or 15" wheels on axles rated up to 3,500 lbs. The single plunger cylinder provides steady braking and still offers about 15–20% of full braking force when backing up, so you stay in control even on tight ramps or inclines.
Frequent stops and heavy loads can chew through cheap brake linings. Demco’s semi-metallic pads are riveted to the shoes for strength and stability, resisting crumbling or warping over time. They produce less dust than organic pads and hold up better under repeated hard braking, giving you consistent stopping mile after mile.
Keeping your brakes dialed in is straightforward with the built-in star wheel adjuster. Periodic manual adjustment keeps stopping distances short as pads wear. The included adjuster plugs help keep dirt and grime out of the mechanism so it turns smoothly when you need to tighten things up.
The kit includes both left-hand (driver’s-side) and right-hand (passenger’s-side) brake assemblies ready to bolt to most standard hub-and-drum setups, including etrailer, Dexter, and Lippert (LCI). Each assembly is backed by a 1-year warranty for peace of mind once they’re installed and bled into your hydraulic system.
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Ratings & Reviews
Christopher
10/3/2024
It has been a full year and many miles of trailering my boat and the brakes still work great. I have manually tightened them twice so I know they are taking wear and tear of of my truck brakes.
Brooke M.
5/23/2024
I cant say that we do, Ken! I am so sorry that we sent the wrong brakes! I also want to mention mixing free backing and standard breaks will cause the breaking to be uneven and is dangerous! I am going to look into this for you and see what we can do to make it right.
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Victoria H.
4/11/2025
Thanks Barbara, we’re thrilled to be your go-to for all of your trailer parts! Glad everything arrived safely and quickly, that's exactly how it should be :)