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Being on the road it is essential to 
do preventative maintenance on my
enclosed aluminum car hauler trailer.

If you trailer your Model T or other vehicle
this is something you might be interested in.

I usually stop at Johnson RV Surplus
because it is right off the I-80 turnpike 
just east of Elkhart, Indiana:

@ https://www.johnsonssurplus.com/?gclid= ... gKc9_D_BwE

But that is not always convenient.
So I went shopping online for trailer
brake parts and found a complete
set of backing plates - drums - bearings
and seals for my 5200 pound tandem
axle trailer for $600 which included 
tax and free shipping.

It is on the way from Florida to one
of my mechanic shops in Iowa.

I am on a 10K mile trip that includes 
transport of an Olds Curved Dash
along with three Model T’s and 
a Model A so I scheduled a stop
in Iowa to replace my trailer brakes.

You can order here:
@ https://www.ebay.com/itm/144965676621?c ... gJk6_D_BwE


FreighTer Jim

The new trailer brakes were installed yesterday.

Very satisfied with what was sent.

I had to provide new tang washers
and a smaller ID inner wheel seal
for the drum hub but everything
else was included - even new lug nuts !


FJ

When I first saw the post, I could relate as I've had smoking trailer brakes! --lol--

Actually, GREAT aadvice, Jim... a lot of people forget that without brakes, your trailer can be a huge problem, ESPECIALLY if the unthinkable happens and it comes loose from your prime mover.... and if your brakes or controller malfunctions (like ours did) you can have a bonfire behind you and not realize it before it's too late.