Torque Spec for Tightening Trailer Brake Assemblies to Trailer Spindle

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What is the recommended torque for the backing plate bolts?

asked by: Aaron

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The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part # AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

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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Billy

3/21/2024

How about 7 bolt?

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Jameson C.

3/28/2024

@Billy Without knowing the assembly capacities I would still shoot for 50 ft lbs.

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Answer 1

45 to 50 lbs is the recommended torque rating for the 4 bolts that hold 10 inch brake assemblies to a trailer like the part #AKEBRK-35L-SA.

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Answer 2

Yes, the mounting brackets included with the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE72FR are also stainless steel.

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Answer 3

The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles #e44SR you're referring to is made in the China.

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Answer 4

What you'll want to do is refer to your instructions for the proper torque specs. For example, the instructions for the 5.2K - 6K Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR526D call for the brake mounting flange to be welded to the spindle and then the caliper…

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Answer 5

According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. 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…

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Answer 6

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 7

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 8

The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs #23-181 and Left Hand #23-180 should should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

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Answer 9

That's a good question Barry, and electric brakes like #23-468-469 do use 16 gauge wiring for the pigtails. But we do recommend using 10 gauge to connect to the brakes simply because of how far the wiring generally has to be run on trailers. I…

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Answer 10

The spindle nut that holds on a trailer hub needs to be just tight enough that it seats the bearings and everything is held in place but not tight enough to create friction and heat like you are experiencing. When our installers replace a trailer…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Torque Spec for Tightening Trailer Brake Assemblies to Trailer Spindle

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