How to Determine Correct Replacement Trailer Brake Assemblies

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How do you determine which trailer brake assembly you need?

asked by: Jacob

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Measure the inside diameter and depth of your brake drums. You need to pull the drums off to do it. The brake assemblies you looked at, part # AKEBRK-35, fit drums that are 10 inches in diameter and 2-1/4 inches deep.

Let me know what yours measure and I'll recommend a brake kit for you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

We do have one option available for you, but the #AKUBRK-35 are not the correct solution for this. You're looking for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs #K23-472-473-00, which are an…

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Answer 2

We do carry that bearing and race you're looking for: - Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing #LM11949 - Replacement Race for LM11949 Bearing #LM11910 When it comes to hubs that use this bearing we have a 2.5K and a 3K agricultural hub that use this…

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Answer 3

We have the exact seal you would need. For a pair you would want the part #RG06-050. This is a double lip seal that would work great for you. Double lip seals aren't only for EZ lube spindles. They are just basically a better sealing design than…

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Answer 4

The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #K23-472-473-00 are 10 x 1-1/2 brake assemblies that fit your 008-418-02 hubs, but those particular hubs are not available as replacements. If you sent me both the inner and outer bearing numbers from your…

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Our range of 5-on-5-1/2 hubs for 2000-lb to 3500-lb axles is shown on the linked page. These items include both idler hubs like #AKIHUB-555-35-K for trailers without brakes and also hub/drums like #AKHD-555-35-K for trailers with drum brakes. All…

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Answer 6

I reached out to Dexter who informed me your axle came with the 10" Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-26-27 which you can upgrade to the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-468-469 if you are wanting to stay with Dexter…

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We sure do! The etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes item #AKEBRK-35 work with 3,500 lbs axles that have a 4 bolt mounting flange. These left and right 10" x 2-1/4" assemblies have rust-resistant, e-coated backing plates that work with 15"…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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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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 12

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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