Do Electric Brakes Need Certain Amount of Stopping Power?
Updated 04/23/2018 | Published 04/20/2018
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Question:
How much stopping power should I get out of my electric brakes? 50, 75 or 100 of the trailers weight?
asked by: Buster
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Expert Reply:
That isn't the sort of figure that is factored into brakes. What you need to choose the right brakes is your axle's capacity, which is going to lead you in the right direction in terms of the brakes you need.
For example, a 3,500 lb axle capacity would need electric brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA whereas an 8,000 lb axle would use # 23-434-435.
expert reply by:
Kyle S
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
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- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
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