Recommended Electric Drum Brakes for 8,000 Pound Trailer Axle
Updated 07/19/2019 | Published 07/18/2019
Question:
I have 8k 8 lug axles that are Eletric over hydraulic. I want to convert to Eletric drum. What brake kit do you recommend?
asked by: Adam F
Helpful Expert Reply:
For 8,000 pound axles I recommend the Dexter Electric Brake Kit # K23-532-533-00, which includes two self-adjusting 12 inch x 3-3/8 inch assemblies. You will just want to make sure that their 4 bolt mounting pattern matches the existing brake flanges on your axles.
I have attached a short video review that you can check out as well.
I have also included a great article that walks through all the components needed to install electric brakes on a trailer that you might find helpful.
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 8K AL-KO/Hayes Axles
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 3-3/8 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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