Do New Trailer Brakes Need Initial Adjustments

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Do I need to pre adjust new electric trailer brakes?

asked by: Jon A

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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.

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

I currently have four different self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes. You can choose from the following: -Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ (3,500 Axles) -etrailer Electric Trailer…

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Answer 4

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 5

Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting #AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced are an exact replacement for the AxleTek assemblies you have now that have Axletek-10-GG stamped on them. If you check out the attached picture you can see the…

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Answer 6

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 7

Hi Rusty; the Dexter #84546UC3-EZ and etrailer #AKHD-5475-35-K will both fit a 3,500 lb axle but they have different bolt patterns. You already ordered the Dexter in the past so I'm assuming your wheels are 5 on 4-1/2. For the same bolt pattern…

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Answer 8

I think I have a solution for you in the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit, #295-000021 for white or, #295-000019 for black. This latch kit measures 3.47" wide x 4.28" tall, fits doors that are 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" thick,…

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Answer 9

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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Answer 10

When installing new brake assemblies such as Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs Item #AKEBRK-35-SA there will likely be no drag at first. Even self-adjusting brakes like these will need…

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Answer 11

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 12

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.

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