How to Pick Out Replacement Brakes for Road Ranger Fifth Wheel

Updated 07/09/2015 | Published 07/07/2015

Question:

I inherited a 25ft 5th wheel kit road ranger, I want to replace the brakes, here is what I know the drum is imprinted Dexter, 8-241, max bore 10.09, the bolt pattern on the backing plate are 2 3/4 +-, depth of the drum is 2 3/8 +- is there anything else you need to know? from this info can you tell me what I need?

asked by: Rick J

Expert Reply:

In order to pick out the correct brake assembly for you trailer you will want measure the diameter of the inside of the drums. For example, Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-6 is a 12 x 2 inch assembly.

Next you will need to look how the assembly attaches to the axle. Is it a 4 bolt or 5 bolt flange? Part # AKEBRK-6 has a 5 bolt pattern.

With those two pieces of information you will be able to pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer.

I have linked to a page featuring our brake assemblies for you to check out.

expert reply by: Chris O