Torque For Brake Assembly Mounting Flange on Trailer

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I JUST BOUGHT 4 NEW AKEBRK-7L AND7R -SA BREAKE ASSEMBLYS. I WOULD LIKE TO TORQUE SPEC.FOR FIVE BOLTS FOR INSTALLING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE. THANKS

asked by: JAMES M

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30-50 ft lbs of torque is the recommended torque spec for installing the etrailer.com brake assemblies part # AKEBRK-7L-SA.

If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close to that range.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The bolts used to secure the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA to your axle will need to be torqued to 30-50 ft-lbs. If you do not have access to a torque wrench then you can tighten the bolts down enough to where the lock washer is…

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Answer 2

Hello Chris, The grease that is used to pre-grease our hubs is a lithium based grease. They come pre-greased from AxleTek. With that being said, if you are looking to add more grease it doesn't need to be brand specific. What we use here in our…

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Answer 3

The studs on the trailer hub and drum assembly #42866UC3-EZ, are 1/2 inch-20. The assembly comes with lug nuts, bearings, grease seal, and a dust cap. The bolt pattern is 8 on 6-1/2. If you needed the same hub and drum assembly but with the 9/16 inch…

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Answer 4

It is possible to use the Replacement Trailer Hub Wheel Stud #RG03-080 which is 1/2" wheel stud, inside your Lippert 6k hub, which uses a 9/16" stud. You'll want make sure that the stud is drive in as opposed to threaded, and,…

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Answer 5

Hey Tim, yes the replacement hub/drum part #AKHD-865-7-2-EZ-K is correct for your Lippert 7k axles as well as the replacement brake assembly set part #AKEBRK-7-SA. Here's how to torque the spindle nut: 1. After placing the hub, bearings, washers,…

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Answer 6

In regards to the Electric Trailer Brake Kits like part #AKEBRK-7-SA, the most common issue we see with the brakes not engaging after install would be installing the assemblies on the wrong side. This is very easy to check, the actuating arm will be…

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Answer 7

For a set of self-adjusting brake assemblies that fit your 5,200 lb axles that have 12 x 2 inch drums you'd want the part #AKEBRK-7-SA and you'd be set.

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Answer 8

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

Hi Phil! The main difference between the etrailer Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-865-7-2-EZ-K and the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3-EZ is where they are made. Ours are made over seas and Dexter hubs are made here in…

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Answer 11

The etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA and the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Kit # 23-464-465 referenced in your question are both self-adjusting assemblies that will work to replace the existing Dexter brakes on your 7,000…

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Answer 12

Hey Dale, both DeeMax and Hydrastar make really nice disc brake components. Either kit is going to work really well for your 2022 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS. If you want the best of the best and don't mind paying for the premium brand then go…

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