What Replacement Brake Shoes and Magnets do I need for Electric Drum Brakes?

Updated 04/08/2022 | Published 03/21/2022

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Trailer Brake Mounting Flange for 3-1/2" Axles, 12-1/4" Brake Assemblies

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Replacement Trailer Brake Magnet for 12" Brake Assemblies

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Replacement Shoe Kit for Dexter 12" x 2" Manual Adjust Electric Brake Assembly - 7K

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Question:

I need complete replacement backing plate, brake shoes and magnet actuator for house trailer axle. The existing backing plate is a bolt-on type with three bolts, two top and one bottom. Dimensions as follows. Inside drum diameter 12.0 Shoe width 2.0 Backing plate pilot hole dia 4.0 Can you help with L and R replacements? Thanks

asked by: Gary

Expert Reply:

I have some parts you need for your brakes. Unfortunately, all of our brake flanges fall under the pilot hole diameter of 4 inches. The largest one we have is 3" like the Trailer Brake Mounting Flange for 3-1/2" Axles, 12-1/4" Brake Assemblies # 4-50. This is a 4-bolt square pattern.

As far as the shoes, I recommend using 2 of the Replacement Shoe and Lining Kit for Dexter 12" x 2" Electric Brake Assembly - 7,000-lb # DX28FR.

For the magnets, the parts you need are the Replacement Trailer Brake Magnet for 12" Brake Assemblies # BP01-180.

expert reply by: Bob C