Replacement Hub and Brake Assembly for AL-KO 8490

Updated 02/10/2020 | Published 09/19/2015

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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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$91.23

etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K

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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649

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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149

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Question:

I need to replace a drum on my travel trailer. it says AL-KO 8490 on it. It also says Max. Dia. 10.090, looks like it says 5621 not sure if the second number is a 6 or not, and WF5. Also what brake pads would you recommend for this hub? Thanks fir your help.

asked by: John L

Helpful Expert Reply:

Based on what information I could find about AL-KO 8490 hub and drums, it is rated for 3,500 pound axles, has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and is a 10 by 2-1/4 inch drum. If this is the case, we have several options for you. I have attached a link to all of our 10 by 2-1/4 inch, 5 on 4-1/2 hub and drum assemblies for 3,500 pound axles.

I recommend the etrailer.com Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K. This hub and drum uses # L68149 inner bearing and # L44649 outer bearings. If you can let me know the inner and outer bearing numbers your existing hub uses, as well as the wheel bolt pattern, I will be happy to make a more specific recommendation or confirm that this hub will fit.

For brakes on the 10 x 2-1/4 inch drum on your Hayes/AL-KO axle, I recommend # AKEBRK-35-SA for new brakes. These are self adjusting brakes so once they're adjusted when you first install them you won't have to do it again.

expert reply by: Victoria B

Mark P.

2/7/2020

my blot pattern on my al-ko 8490 is 4.800 or 4 3/4 not 4-1/2 do you have a drum this size

Jason S.

2/10/2020

The 5 on 4-3/4 inch bolt pattern is an older style and we do carry brake hub/drums in that pattern. I've attached a link to assist. The AL-KO hubs you referenced are for 3,500 lb capacity so any of the attached page drums will work as a replacement. The closest to your AL-KO brand is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-3/4 # 845476UC3.

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