How to Determine Electric Brakes for 1970 Airstream International Land Yacht Trailer
Updated 03/28/2025 | Published 05/12/2020
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1970 Airstream International Land Yacht Trailer Seeking replacement brakes and related components. Has two axles, not sure of the load capacity. Can someone help me locate the correct pair of brakes for the RV? I would to add brakes for both axles.
asked by: Milton S
Helpful Expert Reply:
While we don't have any way of knowing what brakes you need on a 1970 Airstream International Land Yacht Trailer, I can tell you how to determine the correct ones. You need to know the size of your drum, which will point you to the correct capacity.
- 7" diameter x 1-1/4" wide: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs # 23-47-48
- 10" diameter x 1-1/2" wide: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs # K23-472-473-00
- 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide: Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # 23-468-469
These brakes each fit a 4-bolt mounting flange and come with the needed mounting hardware, you'd only need Adjustment Spoon # W80630 for the 2,000 lb and 3,000 lb options that are not self-adjusting. I have added links to video reviews and an install for you to check out as well.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs to 2,200 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 2200 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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David
3/28/2025
Hey Kyle I have a 1970 airstream land yet and I've had it over 25 years barely use the brakes cuz it sat on jobs a lot doing my homes but the left one locks up a little bit in the front I'm thinking I can just get by with the electronic sensor and just inspect everything and relieve the bearings it hasn't been put on the road a whole lot on the second owner it's an excellent condition please give me a shout out if you get a chance thank you very much Dave