Caravan brake pads - uneven wear

[Stueyscott]

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere. I’m replacing the brake pads on my caravan and have noticed that the bottom end of the right hand pad that sits against the cam device for reversing has worn more than the rest of the pads. Is this normal? The reason for changing the pads was because the hand brake wasn’t holding on a slight hill. I assumed it’s because the pad was very worn.

 

[Jcloughie]

Hi and welcome Stuescott. Break shoes will tend to wear from one end as the actuator is only at one end. Particularly if they have not been properly adjusted.

John

 

[Mr Plodd]

As John has said, and they are brake shoes not pads

 

[toad a caravan]

If the drums have a glazed appearance lightly clean with a fine sand paper,sometimes wearing disposal gloves can keep your hands from getting stained by rust

 

[Mr Plodd]

If the brakes have been working the drums will be highly polished inside, and most certainly not rusty (unless the caravan has been standing still for an extended period)

 

[toad a caravan]

I have never removed brake drums from any vehicle with out finding rust,it's formed by the friction of the brake linings on the drum,the shoes and the drums both wear.The brake drum wear results in rust and collects as does the friction lining on the internal braking components.