Installing Brake Shoes on Semi Trailer

Installing brake shoes on a semi trailer with the hub off, it is simpler since the hub isn’t in the way of the bottom shoe when using the bottom shoe for leverage.

[@wullieg7269]

8 inch crane fruehoff asbest free liner ferrodo maybe 3 rivet corner stainless rivet.

[@maxg70]

Can you please tell me where i can order this special tool for springs installation.Thank you

[@staffordshires2]

I’m not sure where you are located, but here in Saskatchewan, Canada. I got them from Fort Gary Industries..

[@maxg70]

@@staffordshires2 im in Sacramento California

[@staffordshires2]

@@maxg70 if you go to any heavy truck/trailer parts stores. I’m thinking that they would have these brake tools for sale. If not try the truck dealers.. hope this helps..

[@regularcabguy7865]

@@maxg70 Be a man, use your fingers! Just joking! I use needle nose or regular vise grips and a smaller pry bar or long screw driver and that works great