Can Trailer without Brakes Have Brakes Installed

Published 05/09/2018

Question:

You guys have been great. Snow storm has delayed project. I have your info archived.

asked by: Paul P

Helpful Expert Reply:

We do have the parts you'll need to add brakes to your trailer that does not have any currently. It will require you to know what spindle dimensions you have currently to be able to pick out the hub drums and then from there pick out the correct brake assemblies.

I attached a guide for adding brakes to a trailer for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Paul P.

4/21/2018

I believe I have Dexter axles. They have a square flange beyond the hubs. Once I get pics I will compare to what you offer.

Jameson C.

4/21/2018

Those are both good signs! Dexter axles are very popular which means we'll have a setup that will fit them and the fact you have brake mounting flanges (the square things you mentioned) means that you'll very easily be able to install assemblies. Not having flanges is the biggest hurdle to climb for adding brakes. Once you get the hub off get me the dimensions of the spindle where the bearings ride like the picture I attached.

Paul P.

5/9/2018

You guys have been great. Snow storm has delayed project. I have your info archived.

Jameson C.

5/9/2018

What you sent in a picture of is a measurement of the brake mounting flange based on the ruler I see. It's good that you have the flanges as that means you'll be able to pretty easily bolt assemblies to them once you know what hubs you have. That's not quite the dimensions I need for the hubs though. If you check out the first picture I attached here and get me the dimensions you see pointed out for the seal and bearings we'll be able to see what you need.