Replacement Brake Assemblies for 1988 Sunline Camper with 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch Drums

Updated 02/21/2024 | Published 02/17/2024

Question:

I have an 1988 sunline camper. I am looking to rebuild the brakes. I am having a hard time finding the shoes and hardware. The brake shoes are 10 x 1-1/2. The hub on the axle is cast with Dexter 8-237.

asked by: Dan

Expert Reply:

Since you have a set of 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch Dexter hub/drums the correct replacement brake assembly set is the part # K23-472-473-00.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Dan

2/21/2024

So when I use these, I will be left with the backing plate since my current axle doesn't have a removable plate?

Jameson C.

2/21/2024

@Dan In a situation like yours the easiest solution is unfortunately a new axle. Otherwise you'd need to cut off the spindles and install new spindles but by time you do that it typically makes most sense to replace the entire axle. To pick out replacement you would need the axle capacity, distance from hub face to hub face, and distance between spring seat centers.