How To Remove Stuck Hub/Drum on etrailer 3,500 Lb Axle with Electric Brakes
Updated 02/20/2023 | Published 02/19/2023
Question:
I have a 2021E trailer with electronic brakes 3500 pound duel axles it was just purchased brand new one week ago is the tire on the driver side in the front of the trailer is locking up I’m trying to remove the hub to look at something and fix wires that are melted going to the electronic brake magnet and I can’t get the hub off why I am doing the adjuster give me a schematic of the adjuster and what I should do to rectify the situation ??thank you
asked by: Robert P
Expert Reply:
If you're having trouble removing the hub/drum, you'd first want to start at the rear of the assembly with the brake adjuster screw. In order to help the hub slide off the brakes, loosen the star wheel (turn counter-clockwise) a few turns to remove some pressure. Then, you'll need to remove the grease cap, followed by the cotter pin/spindle nut, and then the washer and outer bearing. The hub should then just pull right off but if you're having trouble they do make a tool to assist with this called a hub puller. It basically just attaches to the hub face and then you use a slide hammer to remove the hub. That said, I've never had a trailer hub I've had to do this on so there may be another issue or something else being overlooked.
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
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