Trailer Brake Shoe Orientation - Larger Pad Toward Front or Rear?
Published 07/16/2009
Question:
Does the longer faced primary shoe mount toward the front or rear of the trailer? Or does it matter? Thanks, DLE
asked by: DLE
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Expert Reply:
On trailer brakes the small shoe points towards the front of the trailer, and the larger shoe points towards the rear. This allows the trailer brakes to apply correctly when the magnet for electric brakes is activated, or the wheel cylinder is expanded when using hydraulic brakes.
expert reply by:
Mike L
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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