Hayes / AL-KO 12" x 2" Left Hand Electric Brake Assembly
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Today we're going to take a look at the Hayes/AL-KO 12" x 2" Electric Brake Assembly for 7000-Pound Axles. This one is the left-hand driver's side assembly. Electric brakes are easier to install and offer more user control than hydraulic brakes. They require only an electric brake controller, which we so sell separately on our website. There is no actuator or hydraulic lines necessary. This assembly is a 12" x 2" driver's side electric trail brake assembly. The driver's side would be the left-hand side.
There's a sticker on it that says "Left hand," so it's marked; but, if that sticker wasn't there, just a quick tip to let you know how to determine what side this goes on. If you look at the length of the brake shoe . See this one It goes from here to here, and this one goes all the way from here all the way up to here. This is the longer brake shoe. This is the shorter brake shoe.
The shorter brake shoe will always face the front of the trailer. With that facing the front, you can see that this is the left-hand, or driver's side, assembly. These brake shoes are lined with an automotive grade friction material. This friction material is fully bonded. It's not riveted to the shoe, so it gives you a lot longer life, more braking torque. The backing plate it's connected to, that's e-coated, so it helps resist wear and corrosion.
Also, if you notice, at the very bottom the 2 adjuster plugs are included. These are nice to have, because it keeps dirt from getting into your brake assembly. If you notice, it is designed to fit the 5-bolt brake mounting flange. If you notice, the hardware is included. The mounting bolts and nuts are all included to install this. Now, a few dimensions on this.
We already mentioned it's brake assembly size 12" x 2". The measurement you're talking about, the 12", would be the diameter straight across. If we put a ruler on that, you can see there's your 12". The 2" would be the width of the shoe itself. If you put a ruler on the shoe, you can see, right at 2", so 12" x 2". The weight capacity is 3500 pounds per assembly; so, when this is matched with one on the passenger side, it would meet your 7000-pound axle capacity. Again, it is for the 7000-pound axles. This is the left-hand driver's side. It does require the use of 12" brake drums. The last thing I want to mention, too . If you notice on the back, there's 2 green wires that come out. You'll need to connect these to get your electric brakes to work correctly. One would go to your brake feed; the other goes to a ground. They're both green, so it doesn't matter. Either wire can be used for either function. That should do it for the review of the Hayes/AL-KO 12" x 2" Electric Brake Assembly for 7000-Pound Axles. This is the left-hand driver's side assembly.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (10 Customer Reviews)
Hayes / AL-KO 12" x 2" Left Hand Electric Brake Assembly
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I was very impressed with the quality, shipping, and customer service that I obtained when purchasing my trailer brakes. Rest assure I was guided in the right direction on my purchase making sure that I was ordering the correct product for my trailer. I would recommend everyone who is in need of their trailer brakes to seek this company. They are so very helpful in every way with quality products,
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Very prompt delivery. Purchased two left and two right side assemblies to re-do a 1975 Butler tandem axle equipment trailer. The axle flanges on this trailer had the weird offset 4 hole mounting pattern and these fit perfectly.
If you have the 4 hole setup, you will need to remove the studs from your old backing plates and press them into these replacements. They do not come with replacement studs, the bolts they supply are for the 5 hole mounting and should not be used in the larger holes that require studs.
Easy install. Works well for my trailer. Only complaint is provided mounting hardware is sized for 5 hole mount. Had to go acquire 7/16 bolts for 4 hole install.
Rehabbing a '65 Safari. Breaks and electric brake assembly were shot. Ordered replacements from etrailer. Shipment arrived _ahead_ of promised date. Very happy with both the quality of the product and the service received. We'll definitely be ordering from etrailer again!
Easy to install, worked with my oddball offset bolt pattern. Drove 1,000 miles halfway across the country with no problems.
Product arrived as scheduled and was perfect fit. Thanks Etrailer!
David - 04/26/2022Great product, it really holds up well under the harsh conditions I put it through
great product, quick shipping
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