Sourcing a 3500lb axle. Recomendations?

[rain76king]

Bob, been trying to reach you...

check PM. Pat

Sorry for the late reply. I had a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity I was running late for.

 

[DiscoCO]

Maybe a stupid question, but are the components for the parking brake the same as an electric brake? I have been to a few local trailer places looking for a replacement axle and when asking about a parking brake no one has known what I was talking about. I explained the seemingly simple concept of a handle and brake cables to them, but then I'm not sure what components exist inside the drums. Is it basic brake shoes and springs? Thanks!

 

[elmo_4_vt]

No... The parking brake and the electric brakes are different. The electric brakes use a magnet to apply the brakes. The parking brake uses a cable. Not sure how the cable actuates the brake shoes, but I know they are two distinct forces to apply stopping to the hub. I'll know more in a week when I get mine. :wings: I had the same problem with some of the local places and ended up using RedNeck for that reason.

Don

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