Expert Answers about Trailer Brakes

Will Titan SD Adapter for Ford Factory Brake Controllers Part # T4845900 Reduce Braking Time Delay
My contact at Titan advises that the Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, part # T4813102, will begin to develop hydraulic pressure approximately 3/10ths of a second after the tow vehicle brakes are applied (and after the brake controller sends its braking signal to the actuator). It is normal for the hydraulic pressure from the actuator to take additional time to build up, travel through the lines and reach the trailer brake assemblies. An overall delay of 1 to 2 seconds is typical. (
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Best Disc Trailer Brake Kit for Salt Water Use on 3500 Pound Axle
The Kodiak disc brake kit # K2R35DS is made up of Dacromet and stainless steel components. Dacromet has a 400 to 600 hour salt spray rating while stainless steel is about as corrosion resistant as you can get. Still when using these items in a salt water environment be sure to hose them off after use with fresh water. For the absolute best in corrosion resistance go with an all stainless kit like # K2R35S. I have linked installation details for you. I have also included a link to our FAQ arti
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Difficulty Adjusting Nev-R-Adjust Trailer Brakes
The adjustment wheel that you are using to tighten the brakes just needs to be turned the other way. The adjustment wheel just pushes out the spread of the shoes or takes them back in if turned the other way. Nev-R-Adjust brakes like # 23-459 work the same way as regular brakes except they have a cable in them that works to push the shoes out automatically. Otherwise they can be adjusted just the same as regular brakes. However, on a Nev-R-Adjust accessing the teeth on the adjustment wheel i
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How to Measure to Select Brake Shoes for an Older 6k Axle
You will need to measure to select the correct brake assemblies for your axles. You need to know that the brake assembly is compatible with the brake mounting flange and with the drums diameter and depth. I added a photo showing how to measure a hub/drum for you, Typically 6,000 lb Dexter axles have a 5 bolt brake flange, like part # 4-44-1, and utilize 12 x 2 inch brake assemblies, like part # 23-106. The correct brake shoes for these assemblies are part # BP04-150. If you measure and
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How to Identify Self-Adjusting Brake Assemblies
If your current brake assemblies are self-adjusting, once the hub/drum is removed you will be able to see the adjuster cable extending across the brake assembly as shown in the photo I have edited for you. If you find you do not have them, you can certainly replace your existing brake assemblies. You will need to initially adjust the brake assemblies, but after that they will be self adjusting. I have linked you to a video showing how to adjust brake assemblies, click the link and fast forwar
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How To Change From Electric to Hydraulic Brakes on 40-Foot Gooseneck Trailer With 10K Dexter Axles
I can definitely help you change your electric brakes to hydraulic brakes on your 40-foot gooseneck trailer with 10,000-lb Dexter axles. To help you with your project, I have provided a link to our FAQ page on items you will need to add hydraulic brakes to your trailer. You can reuse the current brake mounting flanges, the spindles, hubs and drums as long as they are still serviceable. If they are not, I have provided a link to our product page for hubs and drums which will provide you with a
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Where is Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4843500 Manufactured
According to Titan, the Aero 7500 hydraulic actuator included in the disc brake kit is manufactured in the US, and the rotors and calipers are manufactured overseas in China.
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Trailer Brakes Drag After Backing Trailer Down Hill for 1/2 a Mile with 2007 Chevy Silverado
The brakes probably became unadjusted after backing up for so long and down hill. What you will want to do is adjust the brakes properly. Start by turning the small adjustment wheel on the bottom and back of the brake assemblies with a thin flat tool. You will need to adjust the brakes to the point where they drag slightly but constantly when you turn the wheel. I have included a video, part of which shows our installer adjusting brakes. Since the braking happened for so long and down hill, t
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What Parts Are Needed to Add Hydraulic Drum Brakes to a Tandem Trailer
We actually have an FAQ article that covers everything you will need to add hydraulic drum brakes to your trailer. I have linked it for you. There are essentially 5 to 6 components you will need. First, the spindles need to have brake mounting flanges on them. It sounds like at least one of the axles has them. To add flanges, they have to be welded on by a qualified professional that has performed this job before. It takes a special jig to weld the flanges on correctly. I have linked our flanges
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Converting EZ Loader Tandem Trailer to Disc Brakes with Titan Disc/Actuator Kit, Part # T4843400
You can convert your EZ Loader tandem boat trailer to disc brakes using the Titan Disc Brake and Swing Away Actuator Kit, part # T4843400, so long as it is compatible with your current trailer components. This kit is intended for tandem trailers with 3500-lb axles and wheels of 14 or 15 inches with a 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern and a 4-bolt brake flange. It uses inner bearing number L68149, outer bearing number L44649, and grease seal number RG06-050. You will need to check your current trailer o
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Can the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator be Submerged Underwater
Installation location of the BrakeRite EHB, # T4822500, is at the discretion of the installer. However, you do not want to submerge it underwater so it would be a good idea to move it forward if at all possible. The cover on the system is not 100 percent water tight so it you can keep it out of the water that would be ideal. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
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Troubleshooting Electric Brakes on a 2010 Keystone Camper Locking Up When Truck Reverses
The brakes are most likely locking up because the wire layout on the trailer plug and vehicle plug do not match. Use a circuit tester like our part # 3808 to check at the vehicle plug for the location of the electric brake signal. I usually see this issue on 6-Way plugs, because there are two industry standards for the plug layout. The electric brake wire on the 6-Way, usually blue, should either be on the center pin or on the 10 o'clock pin, facing the front of the plug. It switches places
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Does Titan Uni-Servo Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly, Part # T1878700, Use Aluminum or Zinc Servo
My contact at Titan advises that their Uni-Servo Hydraulic Right-Hand 10-inch brake assembly, part # T1878700, uses an aluminum servo. The left-hand side assembly is part # T1878800. I have included a link to a product video for part # T1878700.
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Would the Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4843100 Work on a Sea Doo Trailer
The Titan Disc Brake Kit and Leverlock Actuator w/ Electric Lockout # T4843100 that you referenced would well for you as long as the spindles on your trailer are compatible with the included hubs and the wheels on your trailer have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. You will need to remove your current hubs and check the bearing numbers that are stamped on the bearings. This kit comes with L68149 inner bearings and an L44649 outer bearing. If you have these bearing numbers on your current spi
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Availability of Replacement Brake Pads/Bearings for Titan Hub/Rotors on # T4843700 Disc Brake Kit
We offer replacement bearings compatible with the hub/rotors used on the Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4843700 you mentioned. The replacement bearings are part # L68149 (inner) and # L44649 (outer). Replacement races are also available, # L68110 for the inner and # L44610 for the outer. For a replacement double-lip grease seal, use part # RG06-050. These parts are sold individually. For replacement brake pads, Titan offers part # T4870900 which includes 4 pads, enough for one axle. Having some r
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Titan EHB Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Will not Pressurize
There are a few different issues that could cause your Titan EHB actuator to not build pressure. The first and easiest things to check is the ground connection and fluid level. A poor ground is the most common cause for electric-over-hydraulic actuators to fail. The actuator should be grounded to a 12 volt battery, not the trailer frame. The trailer frame is not a suitable ground location for this actuator. If you adjust the ground connection and the unit will still not pressurize, you can t
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Will the TruRyde 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Brake Assemblies Fit In Place of Dexter Brakes
The TruRyde 7 x 1-1/4 inch brake assemblies # TRBK-7E-01 (left) and # TRBK-7E-02 (right) will fit in place of the Dexter # 23-48 and # 23-47 brakes. the TruRyde brake assemblies are rated for up to 2,500 pounds whereas the Dexter assemblies are rated for 2,000 pounds.
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Braking is Weaker After Replacing Electric Trailer Brakes
Anytime you put on new brakes you have to make sure to adjust them. There is a little adjustment wheel below the magnet accessible through a hole on the back side of the backing plate. Use a screwdriver or similar flat blade tool to turn the wheel. You will keep turning it until the pads drag slightly but consistently on the drum when you turn it. I have included a link to a video showing the process. Fast forward to about the 1:55 minute mark to see the process. If you have done this and bra
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Can 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Electric Trailer Brakes be Used in Place of 10 x 1-1/2 Inch Brakes
You will need to measure the width of the inside of the drum where the pad makes contact with the drum to determine if you can go to the wider 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies. If you cannot then you would also need to change out the hub and drum. To do that I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the metal of the bearings. If the hub is wide enough then you can use the 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies # 23-27 for the right side and # 23-26 for the left. It is also possi
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Comparing Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes of a 5th Wheel Trailer
I always recommend choosing disc brakes over drum brakes if you have the option. Disc brakes will provide more stopping power, less fade and require less maintenance because they have fewer moving parts. If your 5th wheel trailer currently has electric disc brakes and you want to convert to hydraulic disc brakes, then you will need not only the brakes, but a brake line kit and an electric-over-hydraulic actuator for disc brakes. You will also need a brake controller for your tow vehicle if y
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Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for a 1995 Airstream Excella Classic Trailer
If you have Dexter axles or any axle that uses the 5-bolt mounting flange, like # 4-44-1, then I would go with the tried and true Dexter assemblies, # 23-105 for the left side and # 23-106 for the right side. Dexter makes a good brake assembly that should last you a long time. But if you have an ALKO or Hayes axle that uses a 4 bolt mount flange with the 2 top bolt holes further apart than the 2 bottom ones, you will have to use # 23-106-09 and # 23-105-09.
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Correct Hydraulic Brake Assembly for Dexter 8-201 Hub/Drum
The Dexter 8-201 is a common 12 x 2 inch hub/drum used on 5,200 or 6,000 lb capacity axles. The 23-324 left hand hydraulic brake assembly you mentioned would certainly be compatible. You would also need the right hand assembly, part # 23-325. For a marine application, I would recommend the Demco 12x2 Marine Hydraulic Brake Assembly, part # 23510 for the right side, and # 23511 for the left. These brake assemblies feature galvanized backing plates and stainless steel spring hardware.
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Replacement Disc Brake Kit and Hubs for Dexter 3,500 lb Axles
If the rotors are in excellent condition, are the slip on style that slip over the mounting studs it could work. But you will need to make sure they are the exact same dimensions as the ones designed to work with the kit you are interested in. But honestly, anytime you change brake pads you are supposed to either replace the rotors or have them machined. And at the price of just getting new ones in Dacromet or Silver Cadmium (which are both reasonably priced and offer good corrosion resistanc
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How to Apply Grease using E-Z Lube Spindles
I recommend greasing your bearings and hubs as follows - first, grease your bearings and spindle by hand or with a bearing packer like part # L70025. If you are going to do it by hand, start with a gob of grease in your palm and then press the bearing into the grease with some force. Next, insert your bearings and grease seal in the hub and mount your hub on your spindle. You should slowly pump grease into the spindle. As you are pumping the grease into the spindle, occasionally rotate the h
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Adjusting Dexter 10K Electric Trailer Brakes
The Dexter 10K electric brakes # 23-439 (right side) and # 23-438 (left side) will have to be manually adjusted using the adjustment wheel below the magnet. To adjust the brakes you will use a small screwdriver or similar tool to turn the adjustment wheel. The wheel pushes out the shoes. You will keep turning the wheel until the pads lightly, but consistently, drag on the drum. The brakes should be adjusted like this anytime you notice braking starting to weaken. I have included a link to a v
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Can Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies be Used on Either Side of a Trailer
You will need a right hand and left hand assembly. They are different and will only work properly on the correct side of the trailer. You will know you have the correct assembly in the right place if the actuator arm that is attached to the magnet points towards the front of the trailer. I edited a picture of assembly # 23-27 to show you what I mean. This assembly goes on the right side of the trailer. The matching left side is # 23-26.
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Electric Trailer Brakes Not Working After Replacing Magnets and Confirming Power to Magnets
I suggest you first verify that one of the two wires from the brake assembly is solidly grounded to the trailer frame. (It does not matter which one of the two wires from the magnet connects to the brake controller output wire and which one connects to chassis ground). The ground wire should have a ring terminal and be tightly screwed to a clean, rust- and paint-free surface on the trailer frame. You might try roughing-up the frame surface before attaching the ring terminal. You indicate tha
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Replacement Brake Assemblies for 2002 Cougar 276 5th Wheel with 3500 lb Axles
A 3500 lb axle would typically use a 10 x 2-1/4 inch brake assembly. You can check this by measuring your existing hub/drums. The inside diameter and depth of your drum (see photo) will be needed to choose the correct replacement brake assembly. You will also need to make sure that the brake assembly you choose has a bolt pattern that matches the brake mounting flange. For a 10 inch assembly, your mounting flange should have 4 holes laid out in a square pattern. If you discover that you n
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Integrated Brake Controller Compatibility with Ausco Electric-Over-Hydraulic Actuator
I may have some information that will help, however I did some research on the Ausco electric-over-hydraulic actuators and found that these actuators were discontinued in 2002, so there is no technical information or manuals available for them. I even spoke with Ausco and they could not provide any assistance either. I can tell you that there are some integrated brake controllers that are not compatible with the electric-over-hydraulic brake systems that we carry, however, the IBC in your 201
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Mounting Drum Brakes to an EZ-Loader Trailer with 4-Bolt Brake Mounting Flange
If you are wanting to install your brakes on your EZ-Loader trailer, you will need brake mounting flanges with a 4 bolt pattern that matches the bolt pattern of your brake assemblies. We do carry some brake mounting flanges, but we will need to know the diameter of your axle or spindle shaft to determine if we have a brake mounting flange that will fit your trailer. The brake mounting flanges will need to be welded on square, so we recommend having a qualified professional with trailer exper
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Will Titan Disc Brake Kit, Part # T4843000, Fit 2008 Magic Tilt Sea Fox Boat Trailer (13-in wheels)
The Titan Disc Brake Kit, part # T4843000, is intended for trailers with 3500-lb axles with 10-inch hubs, 4-bolt flanges and wheels with a 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern. To confirm compatibility with your trailer axle you will need to check the bearings that are currently installed; knowing the year/make/model of trailer does not necessarily tell us what bearings are required. This Titan kit uses inner bearing # L68149 and outer bearing # L44649. If your axle specs and bearing numbers match these then
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Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4843200 for EZ Loader Boat Trailer
The Titan Disc Brake Kit, part # T4843200 will be compatible with your trailer as long as your existing hubs use # L68149 inner and # L44649 outer bearings and a 10-19 grease seal. You will also want to confirm that the bolt pattern of your existing wheels is compatible with the 5 lug on 4-1/2 inch bolt circle discs included with the kit. The disc brake kit will bolt right up to your trailer. The surge or hydraulic coupler included with the kit does include an electric lock out that will conn
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Slow Response Time with Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes
If the system used to work fine but suddenly is not then it could be an electrical problem, problem with the motor (not pressurizing), or a setting change on the brake controller. The first thing I would check is the electrical connections and make sure everything is intact and that none of the wires are grounded to corroded metal. Then, check to make sure the brake controller settings are correct and adjust as needed. From there I would bleed the trailer brakes as described in the owners man
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Installing Used Kelsey Energize Brake Controller in 2010 Chevrolet Silverado with Factory Harness
Please take a look at the linked article, which specifically addresses the process of installing an aftermarket electric brake controller in a Chevrolet Silverado that is equipped with a pre-wired harness. The wires from the GM harness connect to the brake controller wires as follows: Red/Black wire connects to Black wire (battery power) White wire connects to White wire (ground) LightBlue/White wire connects to Red wire (brake light signal) Dark Blue wire connects to Blue wire (brake cont
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Replacement Grease Seals for Part # 22333TC and Brakes for a 2002 Airstream Safari Trailer
The correct replacement grease seals for your # 22333TC seals is part # RG06-070. This includes two double lip seals and they have the same inner diameter, outer diameter and thickness as your current seals. To replace your brake assemblies on your 2002 Airstream trailer you can use the Dexter Electric Brake Assemblies, # 23-105 for left hand and # 23-106 for right hand.
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Nev-R-Adjust Brake Assemblies for a 4400 lb Dexter Axle
There are a few differences between the Dexter 3,500 lb brake assemblies and the 4,400 lb brake assemblies including the brake shoes, magnets, adjusters and adjuster springs. Because the 4,400 lb brake assemblies must be able to provide more stopping power than the 3,500 lb brake assemblies they will have upgraded components. The 4,400 lb brake assemblies also have a different bolt hole pattern on the backing plate to mount to the brake mounting flange on the axle than the 3,500 lb brake ass
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Brake Kit Options for a Tow Master 80 HD Tow Dolly Without Brakes
The most common type of brakes found on tow dollys are electric drum brakes. This is because electric brakes are typically the more cost effective option over hydraulic brakes and electric brake systems typically require less maintenance than hydraulic braking systems. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Electric brakes are usually cheaper to install than hydraulic brakes, but you must have an electronic brake controller, like the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885, installed in
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How to Troubleshoot P3 Brake Controller 90195 Not Recognizing a 2004 Wildwood Travel Trailer
I would not go as far as taking apart the hubs just yet. When you get the "Trailer Not Connected" error message on the P3 brake controller # 90195, this means that the controller is trying to send out a diagnostic pulse to confirm a trailer is connected, but the pulse does not have a complete circuit to make it back to the brake controller. This means that is a short or break somewhere along the line, from the brake controller in the cab back to the brake magnets on the trailer. The best
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Availability of Trailer Disc Brake System with 7000 lb Capacity Brake Actuating Coupler
Since we purchase the kits directly from Titan, we are not able to make that substitution. However, Titan does offer a kit, part # T4843600 that uses the higher-capacity Aero 7500 actuator. The Aero 7500 features a manual reverse lock out, but if an electric lock-out is desired the # T4748800 can be easily added.
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Carlisle HBA-10 Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator Not Working with Dodge Factory Brake Control
Your Hydrastar actuator is not cycling on to build pressure to apply the brakes when needed. This could mean that there is an electrical problem or a malfunction with the motor, or even a problem with the brake controller. I have included a picture of how the unit should be wired up. Any corrosion could be a cause of the problem. Make sure that the trailer and vehicle connectors are clean and free of corrosion on the pins and around back where the wires attach. You can also make sure that the
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Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit for EZLoader Adjustable Bunk-Style Tandem Axle Boat Trailer
Thank you for providing your trailer specifications. This information is helpful. However, trailer manufacturers may use different axles for a given trailer model, based on parts availability, and this means the only sure way to know the bearings used is to pull them to find the bearing numbers. So in order to confirm the correct kit for converting your tandem axles to disc brakes we will need either the numbers from your outer and inner bearings, and grease seals, or you will need to take th
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Parts Needed to Install Titan Disc Brake Kit and Swing-Away Actuator # T4843300
The Titan Disc Brake Kit you referenced, part # T4843300 includes the flex line to make the transition between the actuator and swinging portion of the trailer tongue and the stationary portion. The brake line would then transition to hard line until the axle is reached, where the second piece of flex line would make the transition to the hard line that runs along the axle. At this point, you will need two flex lines, part # T0777300, brackets, part # T0776300 and retaining clips, part # T077640
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Is the Titan Disc Brake Kit and Actuator # T4843500 Compatible with Marine Trailers
The Titan Disc Brake Kit and Actuator, # T4843500, is an excellent kit for a marine fresh water trailer. The brakes in this kit are plated with silver cadmium to provide superior corrosion resistance and durability. Disc brakes are also a great upgrade to add to a trailer if your trailer currently has drum brakes. Disc brakes have less parts and are easier to maintain. You do not have to purchase the entire brake kit if you just need a new actuator. The actuator that is included with this ki
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Are Brake Pads Included with Titan Electric-Hydraulic Trailer Disc Brake Kit, Part # T4843700
Yes, the Titan Electric-Hydraulic Trailer Disc Brake Kit, Part # T4843700, includes the brake pads along with all of the other components required to convert your tandem axle trailer to electric-over-hydraulic disk brakes. This kit is intended for 3500-lb axles, wheels from 14 to 15 inches with a 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern, and standard 4-bolt brake mounting flanges. This kit includes the brake actuator; complete hub/rotor assemblies; bearings, races and grease seals; hydraulic brake lines and
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How Much Pressure Does an Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator Put Out
The maximum for disc brakes and the Carlisle actuator # HBA16 is 1600 psi. If you are looking for a drum brake actuator then use # T4822500. Drum brakes require less pressure, 1000 psi maximum. The Titan actuator reaches full psi pressure in 1.3 seconds. It ramps it up from the minimum amount of pressure that brakes require up to that maximum. The pressure in the lines is going to be different and it depends on several factors like the brake line size and length and the amount of brake assemblie
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Does it Matter Which Wire on a Trailer Brake Magnet is Ground and Which is Power
First, I do not recommend doing any experiments until you know where all the wires are going and what the functions are. On a brake magnet, there is normally a set of wires, one for power and one for ground. It does not matter which wire does what. The ground wire should be attached nearby to a bare metal surface. All of the brake power wires will attach to the brake output wire from the trailer connector. There is no front and rear or left and right. All the brake power wires go to the same
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Are TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes as Good as Other Brands
The TruRyde brake assemblies have been on par as far as customer reviews as other manufacturers brake assemblies. We have not yet had complaints or heard of any known issues with TruRyde brakes. I recommend checking the various customer comments for this assembly and the matching left hand assembly, # TRBK10E01.
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Electric Drum Trailer Brakes for a 2004 Pace Trailer with Tandem 3500 Pound Axles
One way that you might be able to determine if you have self-adjusting or regular brakes. On self-adjusting brakes like # 23-468 as an example there is a cable that attaches one shoe to the other. You can see it in the picture on the product page. A manual adjust brake like # TRBK10E01 that you have referenced does not have this cable. If you want regular manually adjust 10 x 2-1/4 brakes you can use # TRBK10E01 for the left side and # TRBK10E02. For self-adjusting 10 x 2-1/4 brakes you
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How to Change 5th Wheel Trailer Air-over-Hydraulic Brakes to Electric-over-Hydraulic Brakes
Converting your 5th wheel trailer brakes from air-over-hydraulic to electric-over-hydraulic will give you the faster response time of electric brakes while keeping the superior stopping power of hydraulic drums. I have attached an article that reviews the air-to-electric conversion process and what components are needed. Since you already have a factory brake controller and 7-way vehicle connector, and since your trailer already has drum brakes in place, you are most of the way there. Al
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Inexpensive Corrosion Resistant Disc Trailer Brakes for Salt Water Use and a Boat Trailer
The best possible material for saltwater applications is going to be stainless steel but since cost is a factor stainless would not be the way you would want to go. The next best thing is going to be a brake kit with Dacromet finish like # K2R526D. The Dacromet has a 400 to 600 salt spray rating but it is always a good idea to spray them of with fresh water after use in salt water. This kit is designed to fit over idler hubs with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern and 15 inch or larger wheels on 5
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Electric-over-Hydraulic System Recommendation for a 15K Trailer with Disc Brakes
For your 15,000 lb toy hauler, I recommend the HydraStar Actuator, # HBA16, that you referenced. The response time for this actuator from activation to full pressure is 1.2 seconds and it is compatible with the integrated brake controller in your 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty. This actuator is also made here in the United States. This actuator is designed to be used with the industry standard 12 volt, 5 amp-hour breakaway battery. If you do not have a breakaway system, then I recommend picking
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What Spindle is Compatible with the Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4843100
The Titan Disc Brake Kit, # T4843100, is compatible with a # 84 spindle for a 3,500 lb axle. We carry different # 84 spindles for the different style axle tubes. If you can tell me the inner diameter of your axle tube and whether it is a round or square tube axle, then I can make a more specific recommendation on the spindle that will work for you. I have also attached a link to all of the # 84 spindles that are compatible with this Titan Brake Kit for you to check out. A brake mounting flang
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One Horse Trailer Wheel Locks Up Even with Brake Controller Power Set Low
If the brakes were working fine then I believe that there is an electrical problem of some kind that is causing excessive power draw making the brake lock up. First you will want to check the vehicle and trailer side connectors for dirt and corrosion. Corrosion can also build up at the backs of the connectors where the wires attach. Then check the wiring going to the brake magnets. Look for any nicks in the wiring that may be touching the metal of the trailer frame. Make sure that the ground
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How to Wire the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator
Wiring connections for the Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator are as follows. Yellow - Cold side of breakaway switch, The wire that goes hot when a breakaway occurs. Black - Positive connection on breakaway switch, The wire that charges the breakaway battery. Blue - Output from in cab controller, The wire that provides power from your brake controller. White - Ground The white ground wire will attach to the negative battery terminal on the trailer break away battery. The 12 volt pow
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Can Dexter or TruRyde Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies be Used In Place of AL-KO Brakes
Another expert recently got this same question from a customer. Basically, you will need to measure the mounting flange bolt pattern of the backing plates on your AL-KO brake assemblies to determine if the Dexter brake assemblies will mount up to your trailer. The TruRyde 12 x 2 Inch Electric Brake Assembly, part # TRBK12E01, that you have referenced will have a measurement, between the bolt holes on the mounting flange plate of 5 on 3-7/8 inches. The diameter of the center pilot hole is 3-3
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Brake Assembly Recommendation for a 1983 Hayes Axle with a 9,000 lb Capacity
The Hayes/AL-KO 12 inch Electric Brake Assembly # 185100 that you referenced is designed to fit on the standard 4 bolt pattern for brake assemblies and should bolt right up to your 1983 Hayes axle as long as it also is the standard 4 bolt pattern. Magnets do come in various sizes and varying strengths. It is recommended that you replace brake assemblies in pairs so that you have even braking on both sides. Since you have 9,000 lb axles you may be interested in purchasing brake assemblies w
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After Installing Electric Brake Assembly Hub and Drum Locks Up on One Side of 34 Foot Fifth Wheel
The Dexter 12-Inch Electric Brake Assembly Left Side, part # 23-105, is for the left side (drivers side) of the trailer. The Dexter 12-Inch Electric Brake Assembly Right Side, part # 23-106, will be the right side (passengers side) of the trailer. The smaller brake shoe should be facing the front of the trailer. I would remove the hub and drum assembly and make sure the seal, and bearings (greased) and races are installed correctly. Then, when installing the hub and drum on to the spindle mak
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Poor Braking on Jayco 90 Pop-Top Camper Caused By Brake Assemblies on Wrong Sides
From what you describe, it sounds like the brake assemblies you have are installed upside down or on the wrong side of the trailer. The magnet should be at the bottom of the brake assembly, as well as the brake adjuster. The semicircular bow that the magnet connects to should be on the side of the brake assembly closest to the front of the trailer, as shown in the photo of the drivers side brake assembly that I have edited for you. If the brake assemblies are on the wrong wheels, the mechanis
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Servicing Electric Trailer Brakes on a Tandem Axle Trailer with 10,000 Pound Axles
I have included 3 videos that will help you. One specifically is on installing electric brakes. The trailer in that video did not start with brakes so it will be a little different. However it will still show you how to remove the hub and adjusting the brakes. I have all included a video just on installing a hub. And finally I have included a video on bearings that should be very helpful. Some tips that I will add is to make sure that you clean off all of the old grease and use new grease lik
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Could a Locked Brake Cause a Broken U-Bolt
If the u-bolt was pretty weak to begin with and the wheel was locked and skidding with wheel-hop I could see how things might break. I would not say it is a common occurrence, but I could see it possibly happening. I would definitely go over the trailer suspension looking for other damaged components and fix as necessary. Since I do not know which u-bolts you will need I attached a link to a page that has all of the u-bolts we carry. To determine why the brakes are locked up I would begin
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Installing New Axle and Electric Brakes on an Interstate Loadrunner 6x12 Trailer Without Brakes
You can install on your existing trailer a new axle that has electric brakes, but there are a few things to consider. First you need to make sure the new axle has a weight capacity equal to or greater than the stock axle. (I did a check on the Interstate website and they offer several 6x12 trailers with varying weight capacities so you need to confirm the axle specs for your specific trailer to be sure the replacement has an equal or higher rating.) Next you need to verify that the hub bol
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Is the Titan BrakeRite Waterproof
In order for something to be waterproof it needs to be able to be submerged under water for a certain amount of time and not allow any water in. I spoke to my contact at Titan and he informed me that the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator is water resistant, but not water proof. What this means is that as long as you do not submerge this unit under water you should be fine. It will withstand rain but you would not want to let it get submerged. These get used on boat trailers a
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Trailer Disc Brakes are Slow to Respond when Connected to a 2010 Dodge Ram w/Integrated Controller
The Dodge integrated trailer brake controller is compatible with the Dexter electric over hydraulic actuator # K71-651. There are a few things that can cause slow response in the trailer brakes. First make sure everything is wired correctly and that there are no weak or bad grounds. Grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. Make sure there is no corrosion in the vehicle and trailer side connectors.Wiring that is small gauge (smaller than 12 gauge) can cause poor
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Replacing Electric Brake Assemblies & Hub Seals on Haulmark Sport Lite 2-Axle Trailer
We generally recommend replacing brake assemblies on both ends of the same axle at the same time. If wired correctly both brakes on a given axle should tend to wear fairly evenly. Just because the initial electrical braking signal reaches one wheel on the axle before the other there should not be very different wear between the two. If the front/left brake was damaged due to a dead short, then all brakes will cease to function as they are all on a common circuit. The other three brakes may
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Trailer Brakes Lock Up After Using an Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator and 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
The first thing I recommend checking is the output setting on the brake controller. If adjusting the power level does nothing to solve the problem then we can work out way back. Check the vehicle and trailer side connectors for any dirt or corrosion because this can cause a short. Next move on to the trailer and check the wiring for the actuator. The unit must be wired like in the diagram I have included. If there is a short in the breakaway wiring, the pin is pulled out from the switch, or a
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Is the HydraStar Actuator Compatible with the Integrated Brake Controller on a 2012 Dodge 4500
Yes, the Carlisle HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator, # HBA16, is compatible with the integrated brake controller on your 2012 Dodge 4500. There are some OEM compatibility issues with electric over hydraulic actuators, but those issues are mainly limited to GM and a few Ford OEM brake controllers. Keep in mind that this actuator was designed to work with disc brakes. If your trailer has drum brakes, then you will want to use the HydraStar actuator # HBA-10.
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How to Identify Capacity of Axles on 2009 Keystone Sydney 31KFW
The quickest and easiest way to identify your axle capacity is by the wheel bearings. If you can get me the reference numbers from your inner and outer bearings, I should be able to easily determine your axle capacity. The bearing numbers are stamped into the bearing cage as shown in the photo I have edited for you. Once the capacity is known, I can recommend replacement hubs and brake assemblies.
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Dimension From Center of Rotor to Outer Edge of Caliper on Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2R526E
On the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit, part # K2R526E, the measurement from the center of the 12-inch rotor to the top of the caliper is about 6-3/4 inches. I am including a picture that will show that measurement. The overall diameter of the rotor is 12.16 inches and the caliper sits about 3/4-inch above the edge of the rotor.
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Error Message on Brake Controller with 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Towing 4 Star 36 ft. Gooseneck Trailer
A random error message on your brake controller indicating that the trailer is disconnected does sound like it could be a grounding issue. I do see that you have already checked your connections to ensure they are clean and secure. Sometimes issues like this one can hide behind an intermittent connection - the wire seems attached solidly in the mechanical sense (it will not come loose when pulled on) but it still may have only an intermittent electrical connection. I have included an article on
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Trailer With EOH Brakes Not Working on 2009 Chevy Truck With Factory Brake Controller
The factory integrated brake controller on the Ford and Dodge products will work with electric over hydraulic brakes on a trailer. Your 2009 Chevrolet factory brake controller will not work with electric over hydraulic brakes unless you have the Titan BrakeRite actuator on your trailer If you have the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes, part # T4813100, or the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes, part # T4822500, on your trailer you can
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Two Year Old Big Horn 3670RL 5th Wheel Trailer Leaking Grease into All Four Brake Assemblies.
If all four wheels on your 2-year-old Big Horn 5th wheel trailer have suddenly leaked wheel bearing grease into the brake assemblies my initial thought is that perhaps the bearings have recently been re-packed (which is typically to be done at 6 or 12 month intervals depending on manufacturer) with either too much grease or with grease of an incorrect grade. While there are general-purpose grease products that can be used in multiple applications, wheel bearings usually require a grease made spe
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Adding a Trailer Brake Controller to a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
In order for a trailer brake controller to work you will need to have a 7-Way connector on the vehicle and trailer. It sounds like the Van already has a 4-Way so you will just need a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This will provide the wiring and another parts needed to install a 7-Way and wire in the brake controller. I have included links that explain the installation. For the trailer side you can use # H20046. I have included links to a couple of videos that will explain the install
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How to Find Which Trailer Brake Assembly Goes on the Left or Right Side of a Trailer
The left side is the driver side, right side is passenger side. On a trailer brake assembly like # 23-105 the arm that the magnet is on points to the front of the trailer and the magnet always will be on the bottom. I have included a picture that shows what I mean. The matching right side assembly is # 23-106.
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Trailer Brakes Lock Up when Connected to a 1999 Dodge Ram
The smaller breakaway battery, if it is dead, can affect the brake operation. It may be tripping the breakaway system (if it has one) or there could be a wiring issue such as a short or a ground problem that you will need to look at. But since this only happens when the trailer is connected to the truck there could be some dirt or corrosion in the trailer connectors that is causing a constant draw and the brakes to lock. Clean out the connectors on both the trailer and vehicle side and check
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Brake Lines and Fittings for electric Over Hydraulic Brakes on a 40 Foot Tandem Axle Trailer
Basically you will run the lines back and T-off where needed. A kit like # 9579-2 would work though you may need to add additional brake line (available and auto parts stores) to complete the installation. I have included a picture that shows a basic set up. A system with 1,000 psi is fine for drum brake applications. Since some pressure is always present in the wheel cylinders in drum brakes, larger psi capacities are not needed. I have included a link to the drum brake electric over hydraul
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Value of Converting Braking System Components to Stainless Steel
Stainless steel braking components are most commonly specified for salt water marine applications where protection from the corrosive effects of salt exposure is required (since stainless steel is virtually rustproof). For most other applications the use of stainless steel brake components does not produce significant benefits. During operation in higher temperature conditions actual stopping power may be reduced with stainless steel components as they tend to hold their heat longer than iro
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What Kodiak Brake Hardware is Compatible with Tie-Down Brakes on a Load Rite Trailer
I have contacted the two manufacturers but I have been unable to confirm the compatibility of the rotors from one company with the calipers from the other. Depending on how tightly and for how long the original calipers have been frozen in their current position, it may be that your rotors have been damaged by scoring or corrosion. We always recommend that all braking system parts be replaced at the same time using rotors and calipers from the same manufacturer, which ensures both compatibil
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Why a Bigger Trailer Magnet for Electric Brakes is not Always Needed
Your best option for a brake assembly is the one that matches the capacity of your trailer. Yes, the 7k Dexter brake assembly # 23-181 is going to have a more powerful brake magnet than 6k assembly like the Brake Assembly part # 23-459, but having a more powerful magnet can make it more difficult for your trailer to stop smoothly as the bigger magnet will want to grab harder than the smaller one. If I were you I would just stick with the same rating brake assembly as what your trailer came wi
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Where Should the Titan Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator be Placed on a Trailer
The placement of the actuator, # T4813100, is up to you. What is going to be best for disc brakes when they are 40 feet away and the actuator is mounted at the front of the trailer is larger brake lines. Larger diameter brake lines will provide better response time. The instructions, which I will send to you in a separate email, cover the installation method and locations. But you can also install it closer to the axles if you want. I have included a link to an FAQ article that should also he
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Availability of Electric-Over-Hydraulic Actuator For Triple Axle Trailer With Disc Brakes
I would recommend the Titan BrakeRite Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes, part # T4813100, for your triple axle trailer using disc brakes on all three axles. This actuator is designed for triple axle trailers and will need to have your tow vehicle wired with an in-cab brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885. This brake controller works with electric over hydraulic or just electric trailer brake systems. I have included a link to the installation deta
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Procedure for Testing Electric Brake Magnets
First, do a visual inspection. You should make sure that the front of the magnet is not worn to the point where the interior copper windings are visible. Also, check the armature surface (inside rear of brake drum where magnet rides) is free of grooves and replace if necessary. Next, you can test the voltage at the magnet while the brakes are actuated. Turn your brake controller up to its maximum gain, and have a helper apply the manual override switch. If you use a circuit tester like part #
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Parts Needed to Convert a Trailer from Hydraulic Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes
For the Kodiak XL-Lube in and 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern and with 5/8 inch bolts we only have it available in a raw finish # K2HR858XLD. It is designed to fit Dexter 8k axles. There are a couple of different Titan BrakeRite products. I recommend the BrakeRite II SD, # T4835700. This kit makes installation much easier because of the plug in type of connectors. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. You will also need break away kit # T4822100. The time delay Draw-Tite br
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Is a 2010 Ford F-450 Integrated Brake Controller Compatible a Generation 5 Hydrastar HBA-10
On a generation 5 Hydrastar it is possible that you would need to use the Carlisle Control Adapter Module, # HBA-CAM. The generation 7 units will work without the adapter but it is a little less likely with the older generations. Adding the adapter could solve the problem. Also you will want to check the wiring on the trailer to make sure there are no loose or broken wires, bad or corroded grounds, or dirty or corroded trailer connectors on the vehicle and trailer. Fix/clean issues as needed
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Titan BrakeRite EHB Runs After Vehicle is Turned Off and Sounds Different with Brake Pedal
The motor on the BrakeRite # T4813100 will cycle when power is applied to it. It has to build up a certain amount of pressure to apply the brakes properly. It will cycle when it needs to as long as power is applied. If the 7-Way on your truck allows for constant 12 volt power on the 7-Way, even with the vehicle off, if the trailer is connected it will supply power to the BrakeRite and it will cycle. The different sound in the motor could be due to the different amounts of pressure that are a
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Titan Hydraulic Free-Backing Trailer Brakes Lock Up when Going Forward
The piece that you are looking is the parking brake lever. If it is not there it will not affect anything unless there is a cable that was attached that is now loose inside. What probably is happening is that the brakes are installed on the wrong sides. Brake # T4203100 is meant to go on the left hand side (if looking at the back of the trailer). The right hand side is # T4203000. The smaller pad should be facing forward.
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Why Do Demco Hydraulic Brake Assemblies Have Brake Linings Riveted to the Brake Shoes
Riveting the linings on brake shoes on hydraulic brake assemblies was historically the industry standard, while electric brake assemblies typically have the pads glued or bonded into place. All Demco could tell me is that they rivet all of their brake linings. I also spoke with folks at Dexter. I was told that in the past the adhesives used to bond the linings on the shoes were unable to withstand harsh marine environments. If water should penetrate between the shoe and the lining, rust can o
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Heavy Duty Dexter Hydraulic Drum Trailer Brakes for a 12 x 2 Inch Hub
It depends on the axle capacity. For a 7K axle I like the free backing assembly # 23-342 for left hand side, # 23-343 for right hand side. For 6K axles we only have # 23511 left hand and # 23510 right hand. And for 5.2K axles there is # 23-324 and # 23-325.
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Comparing Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-105 and # 23-105-09
Trailer brake assembly # 23-105-09 is specifically designed to fit AL-KO/Hayes axles which are not as common as other axles. Brake assembly # 23-105 fits Dexter axles and other more common axles. If you have an AL-KO/Hayes axle, then I would go with them.
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Does the Magnet Get Lubricated when Installing an Electric Trailer Brake Assembly
You do not grease the magnet or where it touches the hub (armature surface). Grease could end up on the pads or where the pads touch the hub and that will cause all sorts of problems. Components that do need lubrication are already lubricated from the factory on brake assemblies that are applicable.
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Mounting Hole Dimensions of Titan Galphorite Brake Assembly # T4445400
As a first step, I would recommend confirming that 2-3/4 inch center to center hole dimension. The standard for a 4 hole brake mounting flange is 2-7/8 inches center-to-center, which is most likely what you have unless you have a very old trailer with an oddball mounting flange. If the measurement is indeed 2-7/8 inches center to center, you can use the # T4445400 hydraulic brake assembly you referenced. The right hand assembly would be part # T4445300. These assemblies would offer superior c
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Parts Needed to Switch from Electric Trailer Brakes to Hydraulic Disc Brakes
We actually have an FAQ article that will guide you into switching to hydraulic disc brakes. I have included a link to it for you. The basic parts you will need include the actual brakes themselves, brake lines, an electric over hydraulic actuator, and a brake controller. If you have a factory integrated controller it will not work with the actuator and you will need to add one that is like the P2 # 90885. You will start by pulling a hub and getting the inner and outer bearings numbers stampe
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How to Determine the Correct Replacement Hubs for a 3500 lb Torsion Axle Trailer Without Brakes
Many states now require trailers to have brakes. Before selecting different hubs for your trailer, I would recommend checking with your local laws and regulations to verify whether you need brakes or not. If you find that you do not need brakes, then you could simply replace your hub with an idler hub. When choosing a replacement hub it is important to keep a few things in mind. The easiest factors to consider are the bolt pattern of the hub, your wheel size and your axle capacity. I have at
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How Often Should Electric Trailer Brake Shoes be Changed
You cannot really go by miles when determining when brakes should be replaced. You would know to replace them the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake shoes. Different applications, loads, driving styles and other factors have an effect on how quickly brakes will need replaced. Adjust the brakes every 3,000 miles or when there
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Hydraulic Trailer Brakes are Slow to Release
For hydraulic brakes that are dragging or slow to release it could be a number of issues. If you have used the wrong type of fluid required by your brake set up, that could cause the problem. There may also be a foreign object in the master cylinder blocking the correct flow of fluid. For either of these you will need to drain the system, check for foreign objects and remove them, flush the system and refill/bleed the system using the correct brake fluid. If your system has a parking brake ch
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Installed New Electric Brakes and When I Plug the Trailer Into the Truck they Lock Up
It sounds like you have a wiring issue between the truck, adapter and trailer connector. I would start at the factory 7-Way on both of your trucks and test them for proper function. The photo I added shows the proper function for each terminal inside the 7-Way connector. Once you are sure the vehicle side connectors are wired correctly you can turn your attention to the trailer and make sure the connector on the trailer, I am assuming a 6-Way since it is a horse trailer, is wired correctly, s
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Is Break Away Kit Required for Military M105A2 Trailer Equipped with Titan BrakeRite Actuator
Because the original Prodigy was not compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes, you would either need to upgrade to a Prodigy P2, part # 90885 or use a BrakeRite EHB Adapter, part # T4846000. The regulations regarding the use of a break away system can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but as a general rule of thumb, we typically state that a break away system is needed for trailers weighing more than 3000 lbs. You would need to check with your state DOT for specifics. If a break a
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Compatibility of Nev-R-Adjust Brake Assemblies with AL/KO Axle
As long as your axle uses the standard 5 bolt mounting flange (see photo showing dimensions) and your drums are 12x2, the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust brake assembly will work perfectly for you. The assembly is meant for a 6,000 lb axle. You would also need the Right Hand assembly, part # 23-459. The mounting hardware is sold separately. The bolt is part # 7-5, the nut is # 38N and the lock washer is # 38LW.
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Parts Needed to Replace Grease Lube Hubs with Oil Bath Hubs
You will not need to replace the brakes on your trailer when converting from grease lube hubs to oil bath hubs. The oil bath hubs that you choose should come with the proper bearings, seal and oil cap for that hub. You will want to check the part numbers on your bearings and seals to ensure you select the correct hubs for your spindles. We carry two oil bath hub and drum assemblies. Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-219-9UC3-A, fits 5,200 lb to 7,000 lb axles with spindles that require a 2
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What is the Difference Between Disc Trailer Brake Kits # T4843000 and # T4841400
The calipers and rotors in the 2 kits, # T4841400KIT and # T4843000, are basically the same. You are correct about the bearings. The only other difference is that kit # T4843000 is listed as Silver Cad and the other kit is Dacromet. Silver Cad finishing is no longer done in favor of the more eco-friendly Dacromet finish. This is not much difference between the 2 finishes and Dacromet can even be more corrosion resistant than silver cad.
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Is it Okay to Use Nev-R-Adjust Brakes with Nev-R-Lube Hubs
As long as the brake assemblies you are replacing are 12x2, you can certainly use the Nev-R-Adjust brake assemblies. The brake assembly and the bearing system you are using would be unrelated, so there is no reason why you could not use the Nev-R-Adjust assembly. There is also no reason why you could not upgrade to the 7000 lb capacity assembly like the # 23-464 and # 23-465. The brake shoes will be better and the magnet will be a bit stronger.
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