[VAC] Brake Confusion.

[frances.mierzwa@xxxxxxxxx]

I had a productive weekend, but sitting here at my desk, I'm having some
doubts ...

I replaced the shock, brake magnets, and finally repacked bearings on my '62
Safari.  I replaced the magnets (yes, both pairs) with "in kind" round
magnets.  However, on inspection of the brake pads, I decided they were
"marginal" and would replace them since everything was going so smoothly.
As I review catalogs and Airstream sites, I can't quite figure out what type
of brakes I have, and if I identified the wrong type of brakes.

They are definitely 12" x 2", with pads stamped into place with a "K" on the
brass connectors, and have a dual retractor spring.  They are on a six-lug
drum.  By all the context clues I assumed they were Kelsey-Hayes, but I
cannot find a single parts diagram to match --- all the Hayes diagrams have
a single retractor.  The Dexter 12" x 2" looks most similar, which means I
may have installed the wrong magnets.  As I mentioned once in passing, I was
surprised at the wear on the previous round magnets (rubbed to coil,
although armature plate looks decent).

Questions: 
1.)  Is there a definitive way to tell brake manufacturer?
2.)  Would the round magnets seemingly "fit" (albeit loosely) if I
identified the wrong brake type?  In other words, would it be physically
possible to install the wrong magnets?

Damn, these old trailers can be tricky.  Thanks in advance for any and all
help.  This list rocks.

Fran the Chick With the Airstream the Dogs Like to Run Around.