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We installed these elec self adjust brake on a 2005 30 ft airstream trailer.. in Feb 22. This was along with replacement dexter torsion axles.. We resused the brake hubs and bearing as all were in good condition considering the age. and it saves money on the axle cost.. Dexter brake hubs with bearing are $199 ea and elec self adjusting brake plates are $400 for a set of L/R.These were way cheaper for sure.. Now I get they are made in china.. but the quality and now service have been excellent.. When compared to the OEM dexter unit we took off they appear to be similar in every aspect.. thickness of metals, fit and finish, quality.. spot on..We currently have over 25K mile on them through mountain passes, up to and back from Alaska summer 2023, and in town travels. the truck has engine brake so the brakes are used less than a non diesel engine might be..We did have one backing plate with some loose nuts holding them on which was noticed when running over rough road in alaska construction zone and windows down i heard a rattle then teh trailer tire were reacting with the rough road..THe picture show it jacked up and the backing nuts tighten back down.. not sure they got torqued upon install as I has help doing the project. (this was campground in Seward Alaska)they have preformed flawlessly and the brakes have stayed in adjustimet the whole time after the initial break in period of several hard stops from 45 mph to 5 to heat the brake drum shoes up and magnet to bed them in..one easy trick is get to like 50 mph accelerate and pull the trailer brake knob in truck to activate elec brakes, pulling the truck back.. I do that for like 4 sec then release and count to 5 then do again. do this like 5 times in a row then try to on hit trailer brakes and drive for the next 15 mins to cool them or more depending on ODA temps. you will notice as you do the brake activate they will start pulling harder.. that is what you want.. then cool down .
