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Where is the best place to buy brake parts for a 1998 Eagle trailer?
I need 3 left wheel cylinders, one right wheel cylinder, and one set of brake shoes.
Brian
I need 3 left wheel cylinders, one right wheel cylinder, and one set of brake shoes.
Brian
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Thanks Bruce. Eastern is where I ended up finding what I need. Prices seem reasonable.
We will see how fast they ship.
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We will see how fast they ship.
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Re: best place to buy trailer brake parts?
Eagle Trailer sells complete kits that include backers,shoes,springs, and cylinders that just bolt on for around $94.00. They also have an on line service manual for just about any application. Good luck
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Eagle Trailer sells complete kits that include backers,shoes,springs, and cylinders that just bolt on for around $94.00. They also have an on line service manual for just about any application. Good luck
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Apparently so. Phone number is 734-284-2310 or www.eagletrailer.com I ordered all new parts including drums and master cylinder last month. Great service and website is helpful.
Apparently so. Phone number is 734-284-2310 or www.eagletrailer.com I ordered all new parts including drums and master cylinder last month. Great service and website is helpful.
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Re: best place to buy trailer brake parts?
Has anyone done a conversion from drum to disc? The cost is negligable but how is the stopping power.
I boat only in fresh water so that is not an issue.
Thanks,
Paul
I boat only in fresh water so that is not an issue.
Thanks,
Paul
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This may be a more of an issue of maintaining your brakes. Stopping power is comparable. A set of worn drum brakes that are put off in shoe replacement due to time it takes / amount of work issue is something to consider.
Disk conversion will require a reverse lock-out solenoid and modification (Not difficult) to your actuator.
Kodiak brakes (disk) are rapidly becoming the standard for trailer brakes for many types of trailers and are available at just about any trailer supplier. Part of the reason being the rotors are removable from the hub & they utilize GM brake pads available at any auto parts store. Tie Down also has a new set of removable rotor disk brakes as well. Time to replace pads is minimal so replacement is likely to take place sooner when required.
The decision should be made in your trailering habits. If you do alot of trailering and are replacing shoes on a annual basis. Definately the disk conversion is worth the effort and will over time save you a bundle of money. If you are only doing brakes every 3 to 4 or more years (that is 3 or mores years with brakes functioning properly), you may want to save the money and stick with what you have.
Keep in mind you will be buying the hub/rotor/caliper and brackets for each wheel you are converting in addition to the solenoid. This expense is well worth it if you do alot of towing annually.
Top photo - 5 lug 3500lb axle
Bottom photo - 8 lug 6000lb axle
Disk conversion will require a reverse lock-out solenoid and modification (Not difficult) to your actuator.
Kodiak brakes (disk) are rapidly becoming the standard for trailer brakes for many types of trailers and are available at just about any trailer supplier. Part of the reason being the rotors are removable from the hub & they utilize GM brake pads available at any auto parts store. Tie Down also has a new set of removable rotor disk brakes as well. Time to replace pads is minimal so replacement is likely to take place sooner when required.
The decision should be made in your trailering habits. If you do alot of trailering and are replacing shoes on a annual basis. Definately the disk conversion is worth the effort and will over time save you a bundle of money. If you are only doing brakes every 3 to 4 or more years (that is 3 or mores years with brakes functioning properly), you may want to save the money and stick with what you have.
Keep in mind you will be buying the hub/rotor/caliper and brackets for each wheel you are converting in addition to the solenoid. This expense is well worth it if you do alot of towing annually.
Top photo - 5 lug 3500lb axle
Bottom photo - 8 lug 6000lb axle
Last edited by Hi-Tech Marine; 06-13-2004 at 09:13 AM.