Brake Lines for #3 correct craft trailer

Hi all

In the crazy USA, they are called “brake shoes” in a drum application.  For disk brakes, they are called “brake pads”.  Try modifying your search using “drum brake shoes”.

I searched many parts stores trying to match up to my old trailer, finally went into a local Napa, Old guy behind the counter looked at the shoes as I laid them down and did not even say hello.  He went back into the store and came out with the exact shoes I needed?  I asked how he did that, he looked at me like I was a dummy.  Said that is just an old Ford Shoe nothing special.   Most brake pads and shoes use an industry standard part on the Steel the lining is bonded to.  Common number would be something like a 252 or some similar number.  If you find that number the parts stores can match up easy for you.  Many Brake companies use the standard number in the part number they sell today.  If the brakes are apart look for the stamped number on the steel shoes.

Jonny Quest wrote: In the crazy USA, they are called “brake shoes” in a drum application.  For disk brakes, they are called “brake pads”.  Try modifying your search using “drum brake shoes”. JQ

MrMcD wrote: I searched many parts stores trying to match up to my old trailer, finally went into a local Napa, Old guy behind the counter looked at the shoes as I laid them down and did not even say hello.  He went back into the store and came out with the exact shoes I needed?  I asked how he did that, he looked at me like I was a dummy.  Said that is just an old Ford Shoe nothing special.   Most brake pads and shoes use an industry standard part on the Steel the lining is bonded to.  Common number would be something like a 252 or some similar number.  If you find that number the parts stores can match up easy for you.  Many Brake companies use the standard number in the part number they sell today.  If the brakes are apart look for the stamped number on the steel shoes. Without numbers you look at diameter,  usually 10" or 12", width of the shoe, usually about 2" and then they can match up the pattern on your steel shoe to take care of you.   Providing you have a good parts man and not the usual you find at the chain stores. Most trailer builders do not re invent the wheel, they just grab a brake that works and use it on their trailers.  The old Ford Shoe was used on many Ford cars in the 60's and 70's so parts stores still keep them in stock.  Some will ask if you want them bonded or riveted.  This is personal choice both work fine but many trust the riveted ones more than bonded due to many bonded failures when they were first sold but that history is at least 40 years old.  Bonded brakes work fine also.  FYI  ALL disc brakes are bonded today, every car has disc brakes, the brake material does not fall off, bonding works when done correctly.