Adding Electric Brakes to 1995 StarCraft Pop-Up Trailer

Published 09/17/2015

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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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Replacement Spindle Washer - Tang Type for E-Z Lube

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D Washer for EZ Lube Spindles

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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs

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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge

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4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper

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Question:

Good morning. I am wanting to install electric brakes on my 1995 Starcraft popup. It has the four bolt mounting flange already, but no brake assembly. I took the bearings out to determine what size hub assembly I needed. The inner bearing was marked L68149. The outer bearing was too warn to see the markings. Based upon this, I am thinking that I can use the etrailer Hubs and Drums - AKHD-545-35-K. I would match this with the Dexter Trailer Brakes - AKEBRK-35R-SA and AKEBRK-35L-SA. Would this be correct, or should I manually measure the outer bearing to make sure it is the correct size? The washer looked a little worn as well. Do you have a part number for a new washer? Also, what grease do you recommend with these parts? Thank you.

asked by: Jason F

Expert Reply:

You could try pulling the other hub, to see if you can read the bearing on the other side. If your inner bearing is L68149, there's a good chance the outer is a L44649, but you can confirm that by using a digital caliper like part # PTW80157 to measure the inside diameter of the bearing. If it's 1.063 inches, you've confirmed it to be an L44649. If that's the case, and your wheel bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2, the # AKHD-545-35-K hub/drum would be a good choice. The self adjusting # AKEBRK-35L-SA and # AKEBRK-35R-SA brake assemblies would be an excellent choice. If your outer bearing doesn't have an inside diameter of 1.063, please get back with me.

For a tang washer, use # 5-101 or for a D-washer, use part # 5-23. Our install technicians like the LMX red grease, part # L11390 for a 14 oz cartridge.

I've linked you to an FAQ article on trailer brakes that you might find helpful.