{"product_id":"complete-brake-8k-12-1-4-x-2-1-2-lh","title":"Complete Brake 8K 12-1\/4 x 2-1\/2 LH","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"303\" data-section-id=\"1212f2c\"\u003eFunction\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"316\"\u003eThe brake assembly performs the following functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"370\" data-section-id=\"alxzaa\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eSlows and stops the trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e when the tow vehicle's brake controller sends electrical current to the brake magnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"491\" data-section-id=\"1ggn1np\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"493\"\u003eConverts electrical energy into braking force\u003c\/strong\u003e by using an electromagnet that attracts to the rotating brake drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"611\" data-section-id=\"mzz0er\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eExpands the brake shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e against the inside of the drum, creating friction that slows the wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"713\" data-section-id=\"ol5h1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eAutomatically adjusts\u003c\/strong\u003e (if self-adjusting) or allows manual adjustment to maintain proper braking performance as the brake shoes wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"854\" data-section-id=\"11wwgk1\"\u003eMain Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eA complete assembly typically includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"914\" data-section-id=\"1v36fgw\"\u003eBrake backing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"936\" data-section-id=\"137qrtq\"\u003eBrake shoes with friction lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"971\" data-section-id=\"1ucssmy\"\u003eElectromagnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"987\" data-section-id=\"1bvqf17\"\u003eReturn and hold-down springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"1018\" data-section-id=\"y5jm46\"\u003eActuating lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1036\" data-section-id=\"y6oh77\"\u003eAdjuster assembly (manual or self-adjusting, depending on the model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1107\" data-section-id=\"ls0ued\"\u003eMounting hardware preassembled on the backing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1162\" data-section-id=\"1yl5694\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1181\" data-section-id=\"q26m9o\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eAxle Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1211\" data-section-id=\"rp2wuo\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eBrake Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-1\/4 in. diameter × 2-1\/2 in. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1266\" data-section-id=\"x8ju06\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003eSide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left-hand (LH) – driver's side when facing the direction of travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1345\" data-section-id=\"g6o6rr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003eBrake Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric drum brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1383\" data-section-id=\"cam8w4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically a 5-bolt brake flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1432\" data-section-id=\"ucz99x\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003eThis brake assembly is commonly used on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1498\" data-section-id=\"tncjwk\"\u003eEquipment trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1519\" data-section-id=\"30lnpu\"\u003eFlatbed trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1538\" data-section-id=\"t58y3g\"\u003eGooseneck trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1559\" data-section-id=\"1c359pq\"\u003eUtility 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