Posted 2011-03-07 2:43 PM (#131315) Subject: Brake Assembly for 1996 Trails West Classic 2H Bumper Pull
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Posts: 4
Location: Langley, British Columbia
Need to purchase the brake assembly for the above trailer. How do I go about finding a part number, etc. Will be replacing all wheels. Thanks in advance.
Posted 2011-03-07 3:18 PM (#131319 - in reply to #131315) Subject: RE: Brake Assembly for 1996 Trails West Classic 2H Bumper Pull
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Posts: 406 Location: Minneapolis, MN
I think it's about as easy to remove the hub....measure the diameter of the brake drum, and measure the width of the shoes. You'll probably find a Dexter logo in there somewhere. But with those dimensions and the number of mounting bolts...most suppliers can get you into the correct parts. 2 rights, 2 lefts
Posted 2011-03-08 10:13 AM (#131347 - in reply to #131315) Subject: RE: Brake Assembly for 1996 Trails West Classic 2H Bumper Pull
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
Your trailer should have a placard posted on it some where that shows the axle ratings.
Check the size of your drums. Mine are 12" x 2". With the axle rating and the drum size just about any parts house can get you the correct replacement assemblies. Don't worry about replacing just the shoes. Get the whole assembly. It will usually be 4 or 5 bolts that you undo and replace to install the new brake assembly.
I found my local auto parts store was just about as cheap as any of the mail order discount part dealers and he had the parts in 2-3 hours after I ordered them.
Posted 2011-03-15 1:12 PM (#131674 - in reply to #131315) Subject: RE: Brake Assembly for 1996 Trails West Classic 2H Bumper Pull
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Location: Langley, British Columbia
They are 15" wheels, and the trailer guy in town seems to think they are 10" probably. I'm guessing I would buy the 10 x 2-1/4" not the 10 x 1-1/2? I have a good friend installing them for me, so don't want to take it apart yet ;unless I have to.
Brake Assembly for 1996 Trails West Classic 2H Bumper Pull
