Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
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Free-backing, driver's-side and passenger's-side brakes won't engage when you reverse, even if your actuator is activated. Automotive-grade friction pads and e-coated backing plates are long-lasting. Fit 14.5" to 16.5" 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.
Each of these free-backing hydraulic brake assemblies 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.
These trailer brake assemblies act as part of your trailer's hydraulic braking system. A hydraulic trailer brake actuator is required for these brakes to function.
These brake assemblies meet the requirements for certification by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The CSA creates standards, which when complied with ensure a safe and quality product. These brake assemblies underwent extensive testing to measure stopping distances when braking. These brakes have 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 these brake assemblies 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.
Video of Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5.5K to 7K
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (41 Customer Reviews)
Free-backing, driver's-side and passenger's-side brakes won't engage when you reverse, even if your actuator is activated. Automotive-grade friction pads and e-coated backing plates are long-lasting. Fit 14.5" to 16.5" wheels.by: Michael12/11/2017
GOOD PRICE , EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED , TIME SAVER. 459163
by: Scott Augustine07/24/2018
Very helpful on the phone and everything ordered fit perfectly! Thanks for all the help. 545610
by: Jon07/18/2018
Brake parts were awesome quality.Web site was easy to navigate.Shipping was fast. I highly recommend and will do business again! 543161
by: Roy F.12/03/2018
The product was very good with minor shipping damage. I believe it would be better to ship in one box per axle instead of four backing plates in one box, that is where the damage came from. Your people were very friendly,& easy to work with. The product was exceptional quality. 588009
by: Eric04/23/2018
Great service 499753
by: Dave11/01/2017
My trailer brakes arrived on schedule completely assembled and ready for installation. In 2 hours I had new trailer brakes on my boat trailer working great. Thanks for the great service! 448158
My trailer brakes are still working great. Havent had to give this repair a second thought. Thanks
David V - 11/01/2018by: Jake S.05/24/2017
Detailed description and fast delivery 384457
by: bryan cat hey04/14/2017
perfection from start to finish 367477
by: Reuben07/15/2018
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You guys (Meghan this time) are always incredible. Thank you! 541887
by: Gregg10/08/2018
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Changing out the brakes on my boat trailer was actually much easier, and cheaper thanks to these guys, than I expected. etrailer.com had every single part I needed and the videos explanations made selection easy. Will bookmark this site for sure. Cheers 572626
by: Gregg10/08/2018
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Changing out the brakes on my boat trailer was actually much easier, and cheaper thanks to these guys, than I expected. etrailer.com had every single part I needed and the videos explanations made selection easy. Will bookmark this site for sure. Cheers 572709
by: Emory03/28/2017
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Very good product. Saved a lot of $$$ installing myself. working fine in salt and fresh water. 362645
by: Mike Krupa07/06/2017
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Bent pins on one assembly and had to be removed to straighten before installation. Seems to have been dropped some time during shipping or handling. 402187
by: Jim C10/28/2016
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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. 314531
by: John S06/27/2017
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This is my third time ordering from etrailer. I have been very pleased with their service, quality and pricing. Shipments have been very quick and packaging very professional. A very good company to do business with and they are highly recommended by me! 399495
by: Gene L.10/05/2017
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Product arrived, looks great. will be installing on a Workforce man lift. Thank you for quick delivery. 439711
by: Jim P.06/16/2017
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Easiest brake job I ever did! Complete assembly bolted to the trailer in the original position. No fussing around. Connected brake line, bled brakes and was rolling again. With free shipping, I couldn't go wrong. 394802
by: Michael10/04/2017
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Great product . Rebuilt entire x4 installed with ease. 439268
Keep on Trailering. I Stand by your product from a year ago same Great product with service Teck was very informed.
Michael - 10/08/2018by: Brent L.05/03/2017
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Great on phone help….. OK was very impressed that the 2 ladies I talked with on 2 different calls really knew their STUFF. Very impressed and ordered on Sat. del. on Wed. with tracking sent to me. Will be back when I break these in with new salt water. 375750
by: Jeff B.04/13/2017
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I Purchased hydraulic drum Brakes - Uni-servo backing plates form Lisa D at etrailer. I could not be more pleased. The items arrived when they were supposed to and were exactly what they were supposed to be. Lisa was very professional and knowledgeable, and followed up through email. I needed the items fast, and even after priority shipping, the cost was less than i could have found elsewhere. I will use etrailer again should the need arise. 366544
I am very pleased with the brake system. It is installed and functioning very well on a heavy duty equipment trailer which is often called upon to haul in excess of 10,000
Jeff B - 04/16/2018by: Greg T.09/24/2017
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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. 436057
by: Mitch07/23/2018
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I was initially concerned about finding the right parts as the trailer was fairly old. etrailer had just what I needed. The website is so elegant. I was able to find the right parts quickly and with comparative options to make a final selection. The how-to videos are great. This made installation a little more comfortable. Especially when you do not perform this type of work every day. The parts were of high quality and are working as expected. I highly recommend etrailer for any of your trailer needs. 544906
by: Tobin12/06/2018
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Good quality parts and materials and/or coatings that will resist the salt water corrosion. Easy swap in for the old parts. I was replacing a set where one brake pad was cracked (the new ones are bonded instead of riveted) and one where the hydraulic cylinder had blown out and drenched everything in brake fluid. Well worth the cost and well worth the additional cost for corrosion resistance if you launch in salt water. 588833
by: Gary11/25/2018
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And a exactly fit 585075
by: Jeffrey04/18/2018
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easy to install, held up well, no complaints, would recommend to friend, would buy again, easy to order correct part 497745
by: Jeffrey04/18/2018
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easy to install, held up well, no complaints, would recommend to friend, would buy again, easy to order correct part 497836
by: Travis10/12/2017
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Great product . Deliver was good timing . Will order from etrailer again !!!! 441857
by: Peter09/09/2017
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Easy way to replace old and worn out brakes. Arrived in a couple of days and comes assembled as pictured. Make sure you measure the width of the brake shoe pad and inside diameter of your drum to match up the correct ones. 430749
by: Mikeockridge09/09/2017
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The crew over etrailers work their butt off I ordered the wrong 12 inch backing plate with shoes it was already loaded on the truck they went out and pulled it from the truck and did not charge me and reordered and sent the right product it a ride fast 430470
by: David P.07/25/2017
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I received some great advice and help from Leeza in selecting the correct product for my needs. Without serial numbers or identifiable model numbers on my existing trailer parts, she was able to determine the correct parts for my particular trailer needs (on a 25 year old trailer.whose manufacturer is no longer in business). I received the parts in the time span indicated upon ordering, and they fit perfectly. A good experience all around. 410338
by: John D. Black06/29/2017
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Easy installation. Great price. 400438
by: Wayne H06/08/2017
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The delivery was good and so was the pr oduct 390787
by: Emory03/28/2017
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Very good product. Saved a lot of $$$ installing myself. working fine in salt and fresh water. 359759
by: ray h03/26/2017
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perfect fit good quality and great ser vice 358842
by: ray h03/26/2017
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perfect fit good quality and great ser vice 362065
by: Tim H.02/17/2017
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Great product Very fast service. 342752
by: Tim H.02/17/2017
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Great product Very fast service. 344835
by: Jack S11/30/2016
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Great Product. Great company. Will do buisness with them again 320998
by: Jim C10/28/2016
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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. 311632
by: Andy Reichert06/02/2016
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Everything worked as expected. 256172
by: Jeffrey C.05/24/2016
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Everything was there. All assembled. The only thing I did before I mounted the backing plates was to remove the adjuster wheel and take it apart and put some marine grease on the threads and under the cap. Other than that, I just bolted it on the axle, hooked up the brake line, and I was good to go. That easy. 251403
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