Determining Correct Parts To Add Electric Brakes To 6.5x16 Dual Axle Landscape Trailer

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I bought a 6.5x16 dual axle lanscape type trailer i wanna add eleftric brakes brakes. I camt find any axle size markings are are they all same dimensions wirh jus bigher shoes or?

asked by: Robert A

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I would be more than happy to help you find the correct parts to add electric brakes to you 6.5x16 Landscape trailer but you will need to find out a few measurements of your spindles first.

Different weight capacity axles will require different bearings, hubs, and brake components.

To determine which components you will need you will need to take a few measurements.

First you will need to know what inner and outer bearings your trailer uses, as well as which grease seal. The easiest way to do this is pull one hub and look for the numbers stamped on each bearing. If your bearings are worn and you cannot read the bearing numbers you will need to use a set of digital calipers like # PTW80157 to accurately measure your spindle in a few spots shown in the included diagram to determine the correct bearings and grease seal.

You will also need to know if your axle has a brake mounting flange already installed, or if you will need to order one and have it professionally installed by an axle shop. The brake mounting flange is right behind the spindle and could have 4, or 5 bolt holes depending on the weight capacity of your axle. I included a picture of a brake mounting flange for you to take a look at.

If you can provide the correct inner and outer bearings, grease seals for your spindles, and if your axles have the brake mounting flange or not, I would be happy to confirm the parts you will need to add electric brakes to your trailer.

I included a helpful article that goes over adding electric brakes to a trailer for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Robert J.

12/14/2020

I bought a 6.5x16 dual axle lanscape type trailer i wanna add eleftric brakes brakes. I camt find any axle size markings are are they all same dimensions wirh jus bigher shoes or?

Samuel C.

12/14/2020

Thank you for the bearing information! To add trailer brakes to you 6.5x16 dual axle landscape trailer you will need Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA for each axle. These brakes require a 4 bolt mounting flange, so if your axles do not have the flange you will need # 4-35 for each side of each axle. The flange must be welded perfectly level so an axle shop will need to do the installation. To mount the brakes to the axle you will need Mounting Hardware # BRKH10B for each axle. Next are hubs and drums. Your bearing combination has a few different bolt pattern options, but the most common is the 5 on 4-1/2 which is found on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. This hub and drum will include the inner bearing # L68149, Outer bearing L44649, grease seal, and all of the races, grease caps, and lug nuts to complete the installation. This is a quantity of one, so you will need four. To check that you wheels are use the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern I recommend measuring them using the included article. If you find you have a different bolt pattern let me know, and I will recommend a different hub and drum. Since your trailer didn't originally have trailer brakes you will need to upgrade the wiring to give you the 7-way connector needed for your vehicle to actuate the brakes. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit # e99011. You will also need to run a wire from the electric brakes to the junction box using # 10-1-1 which is sold by the foot, and heat shrink butt connectors # DW05745-10 to protect the connections for the elements. Now that your trailer has a 7-way connector you will need to make sure your tow vehicle has a 7-way connector and a trailer brake controller. If you need either of these let me know the Year/Make/Model of your tow vehicle and I would be happy to make a recommendation. I included videos to all of the products mentioned and a few help articles to help you with the conversion for you to take a look at.

Answer 1

For your replacement parts, you will want the Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing #25580 for your inner bearing and outer bearing #LM67048. For a seal, you will want #GS-2125DL or #RG06-090. If you want the entire hub assembly, we have the Dexter Trailer…

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Answer 2

Based on what I have found, the 3K7258 axle is a standard 3,500 lb axle. To add brakes to your Carry-On trailer you will need the following: -Hub and Drum Assemblies: Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K -Brake…

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Answer 3

Yes, we do Dave! To replace just the brake shoes on the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes Left/Right Hand Assemblies item #K23-472-473-00, you'll want the 10" x 1-1/2" Electric Brake Shoe/Lining One Wheel item #bp04-065. These are sold…

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Answer 4

Based on the images with the measurements you sent the Brake Shoe/Lining #bp04-065, Brake Spring Set #K71-362-00, and Magnet Kit #AKBRKR-M10 are the correct replacement parts for the brakes on your 1998 Nash 20N. We do have the Brake Mounting Flange…

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Answer 5

The reason that 10 x 1-1/2 inch brakes are hard to find is because the axles associated with the Dexter 10 x 1-1/2 inch brakes normally had the brakes welded onto the 2.8k axle. This means the assembly cannot be replaced and you can only get…

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Answer 6

The three sizes of electric trailer drum brakes you referenced, 7-, 10- and 12-inch diameters, are intended for different axle weight capacities. Since each size will presumably have a proportionate weight load it has to stop, their wear rates will…

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Answer 7

You will want the Replacement Brake Spring Set for Dexter 10" x 1-1/2" Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #K71-362-00. Then you will want the Replacement Trailer Brake Magnet Kit for 7" Brake Assemblies #BP01-068 due to the thinner hubs…

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Answer 8

There really isn't a tried and true method to get your hub off, particularly if yours somehow got hot enough that it basically welded itself to your spindle. The only thing I can really recommend is using a hammer and trying to hammer it out as…

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Answer 9

Brakes can be installed on only one axle of a tandem axle trailer, however you should first check your state laws to see how many brakes are required for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your tandem axle trailer. Some states require a…

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Answer 10

On a single axle with all of the parts and tools ready it would take someone with experience maybe about an hour to complete the installation. Out in the driveway where you can take your time maybe about 2 hours. That is provided you do not have to…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

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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