LIBRA 10" x 2-1/4" Trailer Hydraulic Free Backing Marine Brake Assembly Pair Set - 21016

fit my 1996 poonton trailer perfectly Thanks

easy install to replace the surge brakes on my boat trailer. 4 bolts and you're done! I replaced the brake lines , and actuator, also. With everything new, it bled easily, adjusted perfectly all by itself, and they work great. I don't have to do anything to back up, either.

These seem to be better quality than the OEM brakes that were replaced as everything appears to be stainless steel. The OEM had several non-stainless components that were severely corroded. I was just going to replace the shoes, but I'm glad I got the whole assembly. Hint: If you're like me and haven't done any work on drum brakes in years, (like 25 years) take a few minutes to reacquaint yourself with the process. At first I though they didn't fit because I had installed the brake line before putting the drum back on. I pushed in the brake cylinder, thinking it was fully compressed, like I would with a disk caliper but gravity was causing the brake fluid to fill cylinder just enough that by the time I picked up the drum it wouldn't go back on. Ha! took me a WHILE to figure out what was going on. Install the drum first - then the brake line. Hopefully that saves someone else a few headaches.

Looks like high quality brake pads. Buying cheap pads can result in pieces of the pad breaking off and wedging between the drum and pads which results in overheating. When overheating occurs the seals are compromised which results in grease being cooked out and then bearing failure. Bearing failure can destroy the axle resulting in costly repairs. Always use high quality brake pads from a reputable company.

I liked that it was cheaper for me to purchase this assembly rather the just purchasing brake shoes .

The install was easy and perfect fit on 3500lb axle EZ loader Trailer. The shoes were already adjusted close to where they needed to be. The metal was corrosion resistant plating, and should provide good service if salt water is rinsed. I installed a system with a 3/8 brass fitting through the backing plate that connects to a hose fitting on the trailer making the rinse part easier.

I repacled steel breaks with these for saltwater. The old ones were so corroded the wouldn't work. These were so easy to put on and fit perfectly.

The order was sent out quick and I got it no problems. I ordered one pair, they sent two. I contacted them and they sent a shipping label so I returned the extra set.