Abstract: A brake spider provides the foundation for brake assemblies and supports the various components of brake assemblies. The brake spider, typically made of forged weldable steel and/or iron alloys, is permanently attached to and immobilized on an axle, usually by welding. The brake spider contains three different apertures, the brake shoe anchor pin(s) aperture(s), the axle aperture, and the brake actuator means aperture. The brake actuator means aperture is split to allow access to the brake actuator without the need to remove the brake hub.