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Replacing Brake Assemblies on 5th Wheel Trailer  

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on a 5th wheel can I put new backing plate assemblies on one axle. The other axle is in good shape?

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Are you speaking of brake assemblies? If so, you can certainly replace the brake assemblies on one axle and leave the existing ones in place on the other axle as long as they're working okay.

When you replace a brake assembly, be sure to examine the armature surface of the brake drum (the inside surface that the magnet rides against.) If the inside of the brake drum has grooves worn in it, you'll want to replace the drum as well, otherwise the grooves will be worn into the face of the magnet, shortening its life.

If you can tell me the inside diameter and depth of your brake drums, and the number of holes in your brake mounting flange, I would be happy to recommend replacement brake assemblies for you. If you were needing new brake drums, I could recommend replacements if you would provide the number of lugs and the dimension of the bolt circle and the reference numbers from the inner and outer bearings.

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