Torque Figure for Installing Electric Brake Assembly # AKEBRK-35-SA

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in the video the host indicated that the 4 bolts needed to be torqued but there was no indication of what the torque setting should be. thanks

asked by: Sid D

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The torque figure to use when tightening the nuts that hold the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA to your spindle bracket is 45 to 50 ft lbs of torque.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The wires that are routed through an axle, like the etrailer.com #e43SR, are there to connect electric brakes together (see included picture). You do not have to use them if you prefer not to, but as they are more protected than an exposed wire, it…

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Answer 2

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 3

It's very common for new trailer brakes to not feel as strong as you'd think they would be. With self adjusting brake assemblies like the #AKEBRK-35-SA the trick is to apply the brakes several times as each time they will click a little bit…

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Answer 4

It is a good idea to pre-adjust self adjusting brakes like the #AKEBRK-35-SA when installing them but it's not required as they will adjust themselves with enough applications but you'd just need to be aware of it.

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Torque Figure for Installing Electric Brake Assembly # AKEBRK-35-SA

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