Is Left Hand Electric Brake Assembly Included with AKEBRK-8 Brake Kit Available Separately

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Do you offer this as a single left hand brake assembly?

asked by: Mark A

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We do indeed offer the left hand brake assembly as a separate item as part # AKEBRK-8L.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hi Mike! Seeing 200 to 300 degrees is actually on the low side when you are bedding brakes. Seeing temperatures between 350 and 400 is pretty normal as you want to go through the braking process around 15 to 20 times, not just 10. It can take a lot…

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It has to be the ground then of the brake magnets. If they are all getting voltage and not applying the problem is the grounds. Make sure the magnets are connected to a clean portion of the trailer frame or you can run ground wires from each magnet…

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If you have electric brakes on your 8K axles then you'll need the Brake Kit #AKEBRK-8 along with 2 of the Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K per axle. For hydraulic brakes you need the Left #K23-171-00 and Right #K23-172-00 brake assemblies…

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As we do not carry replacement shoes for Lippert brake assemblies you would need the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-8 for each axle. Based on the stampings on your hub I see it is for an 8K Lippert axle which uses the…

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You said you checked the brake magnets. When inspecting them did you notice if the windings inside the magnets are showing? If so this is most likely the reason that the short is showing up on the controller when the vehicle is moving. This would…

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Typically as long as you're staying at or below 200 degrees you're doing fine. The fact that one hub is hotter than the other could just mean that you had more weight over that one hub or that the brake setting was more aggressive on that hub…

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Normal operating temperatures for drum brakes range from 150-400 degrees F. During certain stopping conditions the brake heat can exceed 600 degrees. The effectiveness and stopping power of the brakes is significantly reduced at these higher…

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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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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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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 11

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

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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