2000 Beaver Patriot Thunder parking brake pads

[John Hughes]

I am a new owner of a 2000 Beaver Patriot Thunder 40'. I have been getting it ship shape. My pinion seal was leaking and found the cause was worn pinion bearings in the differential. I put a a rebuilt one in and want to replace the parking brake pads while the caliper is removed. The only info I can find here is from the Beaver coach company in OR. Are there any others who make replacement pads for us?
Thanks, John

[Lee Welbanks]

John, The brake pads are just truck pads, find the mfg of the calipers and probably most any truck parts house will have the pads. Or take the pad to a truck parts or shop and they can ID the pads.

[John Hughes]

Thanks, I was hoping it would be that simple. I have been to Kenworth, Freightliner and several truck parts supply stores. The best they could do was have my pads re-bonded with new frictions. The pads have no markings and the caliper only has a few casting numbers that have not been any help.

[Bill Lampkin]

John, Do a search on this forum for 'brake pads' as this subject has been covered before. And be sure to post what you find!

[Eric Maclean]

John
If you have the casting number off the caliper a good truck parts store  should be able to identify the manufacturer and model off caliper and pads. Or you could match them on the internet.
Hope this helps

[Eric Maclean]

John
Is this a drum brake or a disc brake which is spring actuated and air released.
If you could get us some pictures of the caliper and the pads as well as the actuator we may be able to help you out.
Eric

[John Hughes]

I have searched this website and only found the Bend OR. business. Here is a link to picture of the pads, https://imgbox.com/lPM8bN3b

[Eric Maclean]

John
No luck yet finding the brake manufacturer
Maybe a picture of two of the caliper would help.

I remember years ago a drive line brake in a trenching machine that looked something like that.
It was a Ditch Witch but I don't know how produced that brake assembly
Here is a link to the Ditch Witch brake pads

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk00IytkygRTA1taf-ekNt4I7q5cX6g:1619444083435&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=ditch+witch+brake+pads&client=tablet-android-lenovo-rev2&fir=x16F92z1pO2LsM%252C23W_e4RT64AK3M%252C_%253Be5vTqaB_jZqE1M%252C5HrY0XnMkU3VKM%252C_%253BjIy_7YfIgiE3iM%252Cz8YzG6qwNTJiXM%252C_%253BNsjO3VBhmTMwRM%252CcehLUErVYi8TQM%252C_%253B1TAavoKdiW_FfM%252C23W_e4RT64AK3M%252C_%253B5gYtxVlTKoC5EM%252CcehLUErVYi8TQM%252C_%253BqsaEM5RgiwYwkM%252CfMayR3BgkGwvjM%252C_%253BB29QFAEUROMTjM%252CLNI7R7oCuIcUEM%252C_%253BYNPXuZH9Qm1l-M%252Cd4RoOD5_HLA8cM%252C_%253BL_-fRLWSjhuKMM%252Cd4RoOD5_HLA8cM%252C_%253BOZ2cAPQc_h6unM%252Cd4RoOD5_HLA8cM%252C_%253BGSEkVc_mqTRapM%252CsaEaKsJxiFngoM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kS5b7fyP25hL05FPUm20lf453HJCg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiTk86qg5zwAhVEOs0KHRqLCoYQ7Al6BAgaECQ&biw=1103&bih=690#imgrc=bfaiRueD4I_JvM

[Vince Bunting]

John,  The part # 30935Z from (Hawkhead Automotive Inc.) they are industrial off Hwy pads.  They measure 6.625" Wide 3.250" High .500" Thick.
Vince

[John Hughes]

Thanks everyone. I will continue to look for less expensive alternatives. I ordered from Beaver Coach Sales for $229.50 for 2 pads. I want to get mobile again. They have them in stock. 3 days and on the road again.

[Lee Welbanks]

John, When you get the pads let us know who makes them and the number for the next person who has to replace pads on a 2000 PT.

[John Hughes]

The parking brake pads and caliper
Pads, BCSC929, 2 required, $229.50 tax & ship included as of this post.
Caliper, BCS 8842 $1729.92 tax & ship.
I installed mine, not an easy job in the driveway.

They ship fast, in stock and only available from ( that I could find)

Beaver Coach Sales
62955 Boyd Acres Road
Bend, OR 97701
(855) 478-1470
https://www.beavercoachsales.com

[Eric Maclean]

John can you get us a picture of the caliper
Eric

[John Hughes]

Eric, I will get a picture posted and next time in town stop at the Ditch Witch dealer and see if they have the pads in stock to compare to my old ones. Thanks for the info.

[Eric Maclean]

 :John
After a lot of investigation I discovered your parking brake caliper system was built by Hayes brake and is listed in the agricultural products as a mechanical parking brake caliper part number is Hayes M100LM.

https://hayesperformance.com/product/m100lm/

Hope this helps
Eric