I've got 6k torsion axles on my trailer, needs shoes and I want to get it done before the weekend. Local trailer store probably has them but take the average price anywhere, double it, throw in some arrogance and thats this guy, I avoid him on principal.

they are standard 12" electric drums, does anyone have a p/n (nothing stamped or marked on the shoes themselves) I have not yet confirmed if they are dexter or hayes axles- but I'm thinking dexter- plan to call H&H tomorrow (they made the trailer).

I'm hoping the shoe is common enough to find at Napa or other parts store.

Flip through the pages at http://www.redneck-trailer.com/ to see which brakes look like yours.

I would seriously recommend loaded backing plates over just shoes. If you wore out shoes, everything else in there should be looking kinda worn. Esspecially the magnet.

Thanks Scott, I'll check it out
Ken

I've got 6k torsion axles on my trailer, needs shoes and I want to get it done before the weekend. Local trailer store probably has them but take the average price anywhere, double it, throw in some arrogance and thats this guy, I avoid him on principal.

they are standard 12" electric drums, does anyone have a p/n (nothing stamped or marked on the shoes themselves) I have not yet confirmed if they are dexter or hayes axles- but I'm thinking dexter- plan to call H&H tomorrow (they made the trailer).

I'm hoping the shoe is common enough to find at Napa or other parts store.
Take a set of shoe's into Napa and they might have something. We've ran out of parts a couple times before and Napa here in town had them. We've only ever tried to get the 10x2.25's before, so I'm not sure about the 12x2's. I'm going to make a wild and crazy guess that they are Dexter's, considering the fact that they are torsions. Hayes axles aren't that popular any more and Hayes torsions would be really unpopular. I don't sell H&H trailers, but we've worked on a few and I do believe we had parts in stock, which means they are either Dexter or Quality becuase I don't stock stuff for Hayes axles.

I don't know the Hayes part #'s off hand but I do know the Dexter #'s. 12x2 replacement brake shoes for a 5200 or 6000 lbs. axle # K71-048-00. That number is good for one brake, so if you have a tandem axle with brakes on both axles you will need a qty. of 4. If you wanted to get a loaded backing plate the numbers are: Left Hand (drivers side) # K23-105-00 and the Right Hand (pass. side) # K23-106-00. If you need magnet, seal, or bearing #'s let me know. If you want to order the parts, you could try Dexter direct http://www.dexteraxle.com they will sell you the parts and ship direct to your door if you want.

I would agree with FYRMAN. I will replace what the customer wants, but I always suggest just doing complete loaded backing plates. By the time you replace the shoes and magnets, you've done paid just about the same as loaded backing plates. And this way, you get all new stuff, no rusted arms or pivot areas that might get hung up and keep things from working good.

If you need anything else, just let me know and I'll do what I can for you.

I always suggest just doing complete loaded backing plates. By the time you replace the shoes and magnets, you've done paid just about the same as loaded backing plates. And this way, you get all new stuff, no rusted arms or pivot areas that might get hung up and keep things from working good.


Backing plates are also alot less labor intensive. 4 or 5 nuts and two wires.

Backing plates are also alot less labor intensive. 4 or 5 nuts and two wires.
Agreed. When we replace the whole backing plate it does save the customer a lot of labor. I have always replaced the entire backing plates on my personal trailers, and the hub/drums I replace with every other set of backing plates just because of the wear from the magnet. You can turn them, but I don't bother.