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I didn't take pics of the part numbers, but if you search the old threads, all the info is there. Thats what I did. Do not use the cheap Chinese bearings. Use Timken or Federal-Mogul (bearings/seals) Dexter Axle makes the shoes. Redline does too and cylinders also. You get what you pay...

Yea That's usually the very first thing to do. Hopefully nothing is too bad and the spindles, etc. are in good shape. My first one, the drums were rusted to the brake shoes. Once off, was able to turn drums and save them. Second trailer was just light rust and also had them turned...

Did you get trailer from Govt or private seller? Once in your possession, did you pull drums and check drums and bearings, etc? Brake fluid reservoir empty and rusted? Fluid color if full? Military is famous for not maintaining these and rusted drums, bad bearings, etc., are very common...

I spent the time and funds on my trailers brakes, bearings, etc when I first got them. Now they are trouble free and work perfectly and very reliable. You'll spend more time and effort removing them than it will take to fix them. Post what problems your having so we can help you fix it.

Why remove? What problems are you having? Just fix the issues and you will have great brakes. Once you repair/replace what's needed, the system will be trouble free for years. Are the brakes overkill? Maybe, but when the trailers loaded and heavy and someone pulls/steps out in front of you...