How to Determine Trailer Axle Capacity to Find Parts to Add Brakes to Trailer
Published 03/15/2022
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I got the measurement off the spindle of my axle. B is 1.73", C is 1.38", D is 1.063" so it looks like that will mean a 3500" Axle. So the brake drum assembly you recommended looks right to me, but that is only 1, not a set? 84546UC3-EZ Then these electric brakes would go with that, right? 23-468-469
asked by: Nathan D
Expert Reply:
We can figure it out with either the bearing numbers that are in your hub, or the diameter of your axle. Those are the most reliable ways to figure it out when there's not axle info sticker.
I also attached a help article to this page that details how to pick out the correct parts to add brakes to a trailer.
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
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- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
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Nathan D.
3/15/2022
I got the measurement off the spindle of my axle. B is 1.73", C is 1.38", D is 1.063" so it looks like that will mean a 3500" Axle. So the brake drum assembly you recommended looks right to me, but that is only 1, not a set? 84546UC3-EZ Then these electric brakes would go with that, right? 23-468-469