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New Foundation Brakes

I finally ordered the new brake assemblies this week and have now got them installed on the axle. Rather than order individual parts to fix the old Atwood brakes, which would have been a nightmare to find parts for, I decided to just go ahead and pay the few extra dollars and replace the whole assembly from the axle flange out. All that's left to do on the axle is install new brake lines then it can go back under the trailer.

Stripping the Trailer Axle

I was heading outside to let the dog out anyways so I figured I'd throw the axle up on the workbench and have a closer look. This lead to getting some tools out and seeing if a few days of soaking in penetrating oil would make it easy to get the brake assemblies off. Well, it turns out, that was a success. I have removed all but two of the backing plate mounting bolts. Considering that I had only soaked the curb side, I didn't even think I'd be able to get any of the nuts off on the other sid...

Trailer Hitch Reassembly

I was able to reassemble the hitch this morning for a final test fit to make sure all of the parts fit in their respective homes. Now I just have to get to the store to get some Never Seez and new mounting bolts/washers for the master cylinder and this part of the brake project will be done. At least until I have to connect the new brake lines, as I am sure I'll be modifying the front shield to make it fit due to a slight change in design, more on that when I tackle that task. For now, a few ...