Trailer Brakes

I would like to initiate a string on the topic about the brakes on the TrailManor.  Properly adjusted and correctly operating brakes are vital to the safety of everyone on the road.  Of all the safety procedures and maintenance in using a TM, quite possibly, the brakes are the most  important to a a safe and satisfying trip.  At a recent gathering, the conversation of a group of our male members turned to the brakes on our Trailmanors.  Questions arose, such as how often is it necessary to adjust the brakes, how often should the wheels be pulled and the brakes examined, and how long should a set of brake shoes last?  This soon became an alarming topic of conversation as people volunteered many different and sometimes conflicting answers.  One person, who has one of the larger TrailManors reported that he got only 6,000 miles on a new set of brake shoes.  Was this due to the quality of the brake shoe, or could it be possible that the larger trailers should have a double axle, and therefore twice as much braking power.  Is it possible that the larger the trailer that the brakes are undersized proportionally?  It is intention of this thread to compare with other TM owners and to come to a better understanding of the function of safety while we pull our homes away from home down the highways, through the cities and over the 10,000 foot passes.  Can any of you give us your insight.  Also, please do regular maintainence on your brakes.  Check them over periodically, maybe one of those things you do at the beginning of a camping season.

Hal