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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (88 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.
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!
They installed easily and worked perfectly after some miles I adjusted them and they stop confidently.
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!
David V - 11/01/2018This brake kit has not been used yet. We are building up a trailer. The mechanic looked them over and says they are great. Thank you!!!
12" hydraulic drum brakes arrived protected in a well packaged box. Brakes were just as described and very easy to install. I have no hesitation ordering from etrailer again.
Got the 12" backing plates, have yet to install them. My past experience with Etrailer has been excellent! I am rebuilding a large boat trailer and they have had everything I needed to complete the job with great videos on how to install each component. They are the gold standard for an online business!
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.
Ordering was simple, shipping as promised, fit was perfect and products are still in use. Couldn't ask for more.
Brake parts were awesome quality.Web site was easy to navigate.Shipping was fast. I highly recommend and will do business again!
Very good products no problems thanks for everything
Very helpful on the phone and everything ordered fit perfectly! Thanks for all the help.
Worked perfectly.
Great service
Quick delivery, good price, perfect match and fit. Thank you!
perfect fit
thanks
GOOD PRICE , EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED , TIME SAVER.
Detailed description and fast delivery
perfection from start to finish
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Trailer Brakes
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 Trailer Brakes
Purchase these units as part of my trailer overhaul. These bolt on in the original holes without a problem, very easy to install, added new kodiak brake lines and new drums, very pleased thus far with the product. like it's all one easy set up. I was going to buy new brakes and associate parts but after seeing these and the price I chose this route after than busting my knuckles trying to mess with springs and stuff. highly recommend
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Trailer Brakes
Just one of the many satisfied customers with the company etrailer. I have used this on line site to refurbish my used boat trailers over the last 10 + years. During this pandemic I sort of let my trailer sit around and just wait until the end is near to react and make the trailer road worthy. After 3 years in out of salt water (mostly in) you might get this. After acquiring new brakes and drums from etrailer it’s back to the salt water again. Thanks for the essential workers at etrailer George, Savanna, and Carol. Cheers
Review from a similar FreeBack 12 Inch in Trailer Brakes
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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