Expert Answers about Trailer Hubs and Drums

• Can Electric Trailer Brakes be Used with Hydraulic Brake Hub and Drums
• Some hub/drum assemblies can accept either electric or hydraulic brakes and some can only accept one or the other. It has to do with the amount of space inside the drum itself. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-257-5UC3, is designed for electric brake assemblies. On many drums you can use either electric or hydraulic brakes. Since you are switching over to electric brakes it would be best to also change the hub/drum assemblies to some that are made specifically for electric brake assembl
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• How to Identify the Axle Manufacturer on a 1991 International 18 Foot Trailer
• To determine the manufacturer of your axle you will need to look on the axle itself to see if there is a plate or sticker that would indicate the manufacturer or a part number. The other way is to contact the International dealer and give them the vehicle identification number (VIN) number of the trailer to see if they can determine the brand of axle you would have. If you need to determine the weight capacity of the axle that can be done by measuring the diameter of the axle. A 3,500-lb. axl
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