Careful if you get this product. I specified for a 3" tube. What I got was ID 2.754". Thankfully I have a lathe and was able to bore it out to size.

Would be nice if the parts room checked the sizes before they send instead of grabbing what was on the shelf.51742

Patrick B.

11/28/2012

The part you received is correct. The flange is for use on 3 inch axles, but it does not mount to the axle.The spindles on 3 inch axles measure 2.75 on the shoulder where the flange should be welded. It should be mounted to the shoulder of the spindle right next to where the spindle is welded to the axle.

This is an exelent flange if you want to convert an axel that is not allredy a breaking axel it worked great for me54604

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Part fits very well! 3393768

High quality and well made. Made to fit the spindle of a 3" Axle. It fit, but the brakes would have been so far out on the axle that the hub would not even bolt on. Glad I checked before welding. Further investigation found that I have a shorter than average spindle length.
THESE MOUNTING FLANGES WOULD NOT WORK FOR ME AND WERE RETURNED!

Mobile home axles usually come in two "basic" sizes. The "smaller" size spindle, with the 1.9" grease seal and or 1-3/8" inner bearing (the larger spindle "usually" has a 2.25" grease seal and 1-3/4" inner bearing)
If you have the Larger axle, with the 1-3/4" inner bearing and larger grease seal then this mounting flange should work.

I had the 1.9" Grease Seal and therefore a shorter spindle length, so I had to weld the brake backing plate directly to the 3" axle tube.
THESE MOUNTING FLANGES WOULD NOT WORK FOR ME AND WERE RETURNED!
I put the brake assembly on the axle, reinstalled hub and bearings then tightened down. Next, put the brake assembly in the hub and adjust brakes tight to the drum while keeping both concentric. When both are tight together make sure brake adjusting holes are at bottom towards the ground and weld brake backing plate to the axle.394518

It is a flange for a 3” round axle. It is to be welded onto the axle. Unfortunately, the inside diameter is ONLY 2.75 “. It will not fit directly onto the axle unless you do some serious grinding. It is possible that I do not know how it should be attached but....897440

Heather A.

10/23/2020

Thank you for your review. The brake flange is designed to fit onto the spindle just behind the seals not on the 3 axle.

I've been restoring a 1979 Hudson trailer on which the brake backing plates were welded right to the axles. That makes rebuilding the brake system impossible unless you cut off the exiting material and install these flanges. This is pretty much the only way to do it.

These flanges are stout -- 3/16" plate, laser cut for precision. If you install them properly you won't have to worry about the flanges failing.

These brake flanges have to be absolutely square and concentric on the axle, and the0y need to be at the proper depth relative to the spindle. I think the best way to get it right is to dry-fit everything and then jig the flanges and the brake backing plates in position with magnets or a similar means. When everything is in alignment, tack weld the flanges to the axles, then take all the other parts off and finish your welds. 633997

Upon inspection if receiving my recent order I noticed that the packaging was sub par at best. The box didn't seem to be visually damaged externally, however the inside told a different story I ordered 2 sets of electronic brakes. Some hardware and a tub of packing grease. If you see the pictures attached, everything was thrown into a massive box without proper packing material and some of the items show signs of shipping damage. Some brakes were out of alignment and the grease canister was smashed almost to the point or rupture. For such a big company I would expect a little more care to be given to the several hundred dollars worth of parts in my order.1387535

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Jenny N.

9/19/2022

I sincerely apologize that the order delivered in this manner. I will have our customer service team reach out and share this with our shipping department.

I am putting on electric brakes on Mobile home axles and needed a way to mount the new backing plates. This seems to be the way to get it done. I had great help from Greg S on how to go about it.824828

Fast shipping and great parts
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Lee

9/28/2014

Great everything is working well,,,,

Works perfectly on my old trailer which had welded on backing plates. I scanned it and was able to build three more with the plasma cutter.1130829

by: Terry02/20/2017

All the parts I ordered have arrived as promised and worked as they should, I will order from etrailer again as needed.345765

by: Kent S04/11/2020

Bolts like up perfectly. The center hole needs to be bored out to be used on mobile home axles.
They can also be a challenge to weld square to the tube. 777418

by: Eric10/13/2023

I had to machine the parts so they fit my application of older mobile home axles.1680746

This produce was delivered in record time. It is exactly what was needed to complete my project and get me back on the road with little to no down time. Thanks to all the team members at etrailer for their help.270381

Just as advertised. Quick shipping and great price.586419

Very easy ordering procedures. My order was shipped promptly and received with in one week. I will be ordering more in the future.175508

the product arrived in very good condition and in speedy time. will order again from e-trailer.198682

Products arrived fast and fit as expected. Order more brake parts today.412953

Great product and the people were great to deal with.222245

Larry A.

8/26/2016

Great

Did the job, as it was pictured and described. Trailer is rolling again.338109

All the products I received are exactly what I needed, thanks a lot!638911

The parts are exactly what I was looking and am pleased with my purchase.1741466

by: Craig01/05/2018

Great price and quality 464922

great service, product, will do business with them again135421

by: Donald03/06/2019

Worked great!! 610470