How to Add Brakes to a Trailer Axle

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How do I know if the brake kit will work for mine and are the seals and bearings all the same on the different axles?

asked by: Bennie

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Sounds like you are looking to upgrade a trailer from having idler hubs to one that has brakes. There are several things to consider and determine to do this. If you check out the FAQ article I attached you will see exactly how to add brakes to a trailer that didn't have any.

I attached articles. One for adding electric brakes and one for adding hydraulic brakes.

You will need to remove your hubs to either get the bearing numbers or spindle dimensions so that you can determine what hubs would fit your spindle. They aren't all the same.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend using the Pollack Replacement 7-Way Trailer Connector Socket, #PK11893, and the 4ft Pigtail Wiring Harness, #PK11998. The screw holes for the 7-way socket are 2-1/2 inches x 1-3/4 inches, which match your specification. I have attached a…

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Answer 2

Since there is not a set rule on the fastener spacing, it would really depend on the amount of stress you think there will be on the E-Track. The more locations that the track is secured the better. Unless the track will be under a tremendous amount…

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Answer 3

You can attach D-Ring Tie Downs most anywhere on a trailer. You need to select the location based upon what you need to tie-down. When possible, it would be best to drill through metal to install the rings. You can mount them to the wood planks, but…

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Answer 4

If you are planning on using an E-track wheel strap like the part #EM58523 (which would be your best and easiest option for securing the vehicle), you would want to space the E-track sections the exact same width as the tires on your vehicle. Right…

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Answer 5

I have added a link to a help article which details how to install a brake controller on your 1996 Ford F-150, and the exact parts you need are going to depend on if you have no factory trailer connector or the factory 4-way Here is what your 1996…

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Answer 6

It sounds like there is a short somewhere in the system that is drawing power and draining the battery. The brake controller you have should only draw a few milliamps of power when not in use. The most likely shorts are a short to ground and a short…

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If you want to simply replace your existing Tekonsha Voyager in your vehicle with the same model unit, you can use the Tekonsha Voyager #39510. This is the sama 9030 brake controller that you have and it will work great for trailers that have up to 4…

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Answer 8

The Erickson Horizontal E-Track, part #E19148 has 1/4 inch diameter mounting holes spaced 2 inches apart. The screws you use should be at least long enough to go 3/4 inch into the wood you are mounting the track to. The more screws you use the more…

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Answer 9

The brake controllers available now either are only on when they are activated, or a have a timed shut-off or idle state after a certain time period. Some of the older brake controllers never shut-off, but they did not drain battery power as the only…

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Answer 10

Since the slot dimensions and capacity of different brands of E-Track are identical, really the only differences are the finish and the lengths the tracks are sold in. If you're using the E-Track in an area where aesthetics are important, you can…

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Answer 11

The key for a weight distribution system to properly move trailer tongue weight forward to the tow vehicle's front axle is to match the system to the trailer's fully-loaded tongue weight. Systems rated too low will not have enough tension to…

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Answer 12

The wires exiting the rear of your controller serve the following functions. The blue wires carries the brake output from the controller, the white wire is the ground, the black wire supplies 12 Volt power, and the red wire is tied into the vehicle…

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