Brake Assembly Mounting Flange Bolt Pattern on 3500lb Axle
Updated 08/25/2015 | Published 08/24/2015
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I want to replace the electric brakes on my 2006 Wells Cargo CycleWagon 7foot x 12foot tandem axle. The spec plate on the trailer states 3500 lb axles and it has 10inch drums. I measured the mounting hole spacing and with all of the rust it is hard to tell if it is 2 7/8inch or 2 13/16, but it looks more like 2 13/16. The number stamped on the axle is Dexter 69-47. Is there anyway to find out the hole spacing without taking the brakes off? Id rather not take the old brakes off until I get the new ones.
asked by: Jack M
Expert Reply:
For a 3500 lb axle, having a mounting bolt pattern of 2-7/8 inches is typical. The only exception would be for a few 4400 lb axles, which use a mounting bolt pattern of 2-13/16.
I checked with Dexter Axle, and was told that the 69-47 designation wasn't an axle part number. On the back of the axle tube, there should be a nine digit serial number. If you can provide that number, I can certainly check back with them.
The easiest way to determine which assembly you need would be to remove one of the assemblies. You'll need to remove them anyway to replace them, so you might as well remove one to ensure you get an accurate measurement now.
If you have a 2-7/8 bolt pattern on a 3500 lb axle, I'd recommend the etrailer.com self adjusting brake assembly. Use # AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right side of the trailer and # AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left. For a 4400 lb axle with a 2-13/16 bolt pattern, use # 23-454 for the left side and # 23-455 for the right.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Electric Brake Assembly for 4.4K Axles Manufactured Before May 2009 - 10" - Left Hand
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 3500 lbs
- 4400 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- Dexter
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: hp35vr
- Q&A: Can I Power the etrailer A-Frame Jack Through the 7 Way to Pull Power from Towed Battery?
- Article: Trailer Maintenance Schedule
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Tandem Axle Trailer Fenders for Enclosed Trailers - Aluminum - 14" to 15" Wheels - Qty 2
- Q&A: Replacement 6' x 9" Aluminum Tandem Axle Fender for 2010 Wells Cargo Enclosed Trailer
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs
- Shop: Tie Down Spare Tire Mount with Removable Torsion Spindle and 5 on 4-1/2 Hub - Galvanized
- Shop: Tie Down U-Bolt Spare Tire Mount w/ Brackets - 4 and 5 Lug Wheels - 8" - 15" Tires
- Shop: Battery Box Vented - U1
- Shop: Replacement Socket for Stromberg Carlson Leveling Scissor Jack Set with 30" Lift
- Shop: Attwood PowerGuard Battery Box for 29/31 Batteries - Vented
- Video: A Closer Look at the Miro-Flex Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light
- Q&A: Troubleshooting a Trailer Side Marker Light
- Q&A: Replacement Bearing Kit Recommendation for 3,500 lb Dexter Axle
- Q&A: Difference Between Trailer Hub Grease Seals 10-40 and 10-19
- Search Results: grease seals ~ double lip trailer bearings races seals caps
- Search Results: 010~019~00
- Search Results: adjuster
- Search Results: brake adjuster
- Q&A: Replacement Brakes, Drums, And Bearings For A 2007 American Hauler Trailer With BD-545 AxleTek Drums
- Q&A: Replacement Brake Assemblies for a Trailer with 3,500 Pound LCI Axles