Trailer brake replacement parts?

Stryker · 04-05-2002, 09:15 AM

I started the wheel bearing maintenance last night on the trailer.
The bearings look great...no problem..so far...right side only. I found the pads worn and the wheel cylinder has seen it's better day, so I thought I would call the manufacter and order replacement parts. Out of business or closed. I bought the trailer in Oct 99 and have never thought of how to get parts but I 'm stumped. The manufacter was UMI (Unlimited Manufactering Unlimited) out of Manchester Tenn. Are all these brakes generic and depend upon axle size? Drums brakes with surge accuator.

Audiofn · 04-05-2002, 09:17 AM

Get in touch with CAST on the board. He is a very helpfull guy and will be able to help you find what you need. Do not worry all the parts are available for you.

Jon

birdog · 04-05-2002, 09:36 AM

If you have a NAPA near you take in youre old parts and they can fix you up.

Thunder1 · 04-05-2002, 09:53 AM

Stryker,

Not sure what facilities are in your area, but I recently bought some parts for a friend and found that purchasing the entire backing plate, wheel cylinder, drum and shoes was quite cost
effective... The outlet we used was not a retail store but would sell to the individual as well as the retail suppliers... The assembly was only 60% of the cost of the individual parts even though the drums were not a manditory item... Hope this helps...

Karl

04-05-2002, 09:55 AM

DITTO

Stryker · 04-05-2002, 09:58 AM

Jon that's re-assuring. I hope Cast might stumble across this thread then..

Birddog- I'll give them a try Sat morning for sure.

Thanks guys.

Stryker · 04-05-2002, 10:05 AM

Thunder1- What was the company's name and what kind of cost.
I'm not opposed to replacing all equipment but the drum and hub are one in the same and I would assume costly...especially when the drum/hub are very serviceable.

Thunder1 · 04-05-2002, 10:36 AM

Stryker,

We didn't replace the hub and didn't have to replace the drums either... The $45-$50 dollars for the drum, backing plate, cylinder, shoes, springs, bearings and seals is the reason... As I recall the backing plate and such was under $20... I will have to pull the receipt this weekend and give you the name and number on Monday... It is located just North of the Palm Beach Airport... I would also think that you may have a wholesale trailer supply
house in your area... If someone you know builds trailers just
ask them where the are buying their parts...

Karl

Stryker · 04-05-2002, 11:04 AM

Karl- I 'm looking in the yellow pages and not having much luck but will continue. And at those prices I would replace all hardware. Thanks and I'll post if I find something.

I did call Napa and the guy didn't seem to eager to want to help,but that may be different tommorrow morning.

Thunder1 · 04-05-2002, 01:27 PM

Stryker,

That is exactly what I have experienced in the past here and it definitely save time, effort and cleaning resource not to mention many hours in the parts store trying to figure out what the heck the manufacturer did... As previously mentioned if you can speak to someone who builds trailers I am quite sure they will give you the information... At the end of the day about every 2-3 years we just replace the major block of parts and it sure makes life easier... Keep me posted...

Tnx, Karl