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Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito
This is why I don't even think so much about what parts to replace with the brakes. I just replace all of them (the cost of new brake kits with braking pads is really not much more than any of the parts), and be done with it. It's probably the most important part of the trailer, and costs comparatively little to assure a safe ride. So if I see that either the shoes OR magnets need replacing, I get new kits (with backing plates) and new drums for both wheels. Done.
I also knock out the Chinese-made Dexter bearings that come with the drums, throw them out, and replace them with USA-made Timken bearings (at least they were USA-made when I last bought them).
The magnet surface of the drum can get quite worn, and years ago I was not able to find anywhere able to machine them.
Dave
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I have the same feeling about the brakes themselves - I have new brake assemblies coming. And the question was whether I needed to replace the drums as well. Decided that since the things seem to be up in air a bit about surface condition on the existing hubs, I have ordered new ones, assembled, and will start fresh.
Things are a bit pricier up here in Canada - we are paying your price in USD, plus the exchange rate, plus the costs to import them. Almost doubles the cost. Dexter's are out of range of my wallet if I do a whole refit of the brakes. Maybe next time. If I can track down the appropriate Timken bearing set, I'll look into replacing what's coming in the Lippert hubs.