Some
of larger trailers in service today have drum brakes installed. They
provide sufficient stopping power for the trailer if the towing
vehicle also decelerates. However, the long drives and stops may take
their toll on the trailer and the brake system – as such, you need
to get to work on replacing them right away.
The
first thing to do is to raise the trailer on jack stands and remove
all wheels. Once they are off, start using a hammer to gradually
shake the drum loose from the assembly and use the drum brake spring
tool to remove the hold-down spring for now. Needle-nose pliers are
to be used in removing the return springs, but no tools are required
in taking off the adjuster-level springs from the bottom of the
primary shoe. The primary and secondary pads can then be removed and
replaced.
In
setting up the brake’s replacement pads, put in the primary pad on
the adjuster and the notch of the wheel cylinder, then reattach the
return and adjuster springs. Repeat the process on the secondary pad.
You can then lock in the hold-down spring and cap before placing the
drum on the pads and setting the entire assembly back on the shaft.
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